The White House said Thursday that it would continue to donate books to schools, despite the “divisive” and “unfortunate” decision by a Massachusetts school librarian to turn down a donation of books this week from Melania Trump.

“Mrs. Trump intends to use her platform as first lady to help as many children as she can. She has demonstrated this in both actions and words since her husband took office, and sending books to schools across the country is but one example,” Stephanie Grisham, the first lady’s communications director told NBC Boston. “Turning the gesture of sending young school children books into something divisive is unfortunate, but the first lady remains committed to her efforts on behalf of children everywhere.”