David Cook, a father from South Carolina, has taken a stand against books he considers inappropriate for public school libraries, culminating in a dramatic protest at a Beaufort County School District board meeting. Cook tossed chicken feed at the board members to express his frustration with their inaction on the issue.

Following the incident, the board implemented a "no bag" policy for future meetings. Cook believes this is a direct response to his protest and anticipates further action from the board only if he disrupts another meeting. He has expressed concern that the board's inaction will lead to national media attention, potentially embarrassing the community.

Cook's protest is part of a larger book review process within the district. Ninety-seven books were initially removed for review, and while the majority have been returned to circulation, the process remains ongoing. Cook's primary concern lies with books containing transgender content, although it's unclear if specific titles like "Gender Queer" are present in the school libraries.

Cook's activism began in 2019 after an incident involving his son encountering an inappropriate image on a school device. His concerns escalated in 2021 when he discovered numerous transgender-related titles in the school library through a Freedom of Information Act request. Another book, "The Hate U Give," drew his criticism for its explicit language. He feels parents' concerns are being disregarded, citing his experiences serving on book review committees where he was often outvoted.

The Beaufort County School District has not yet responded to requests for comment.