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Planned Parenthood Given the Boot After Handing Sexually Graphic Coloring Book to Kids at Museum

Planned Parenthood has been kicked out of future events at the Kentucky Science Center (KSC) after handing out sexually graphic coloring books to elementary school children at a recent museum event.

The incident took place during the science center's Health and Wellness Days, which involved field trips with 8- to 13-year-old public school students from multiple schools.

Local news outlets revealed that the adult coloring book featured graphic content like male and female genitalia and a sexualized word game called Sex Libs, similar to the unrelated game known as Mad Libs.

When KSC discovered what had happened on its property, the museum apologized, writing on Facebook, "Planned Parenthood provided this material without our consent, and it does not reflect our policies or the intended content for this event."

KSC also publicly gave Planned Parenthood the boot as news of the incident went viral.

"We deeply regret the harm this caused. We are taking immediate steps to ensure that all materials distributed at our events are thoroughly reviewed in advance, and this partner is ..."

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