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Elementary school librarian turns down book donation from Melania Trump

By Mandy Mayfield
Published September 28, 2017 6:41pm ET
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Elementary school librarian turns down book donation from Melania Trump
Soeiro went on to denounce Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and her school choice initiative, saying the case for private school vouchers shows no interest in the children. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) | Virginia Mayo

A Massachusetts librarian turned down a donation of books from first lady Melania Trump after being chosen as the state’s National Read-a-Book Day recipient by the White House.

The White House chose one elementary school from each state to receive 10 Dr. Seuss books, according to WhiteHouse.gov

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