AceShowbiz - Julianne Moore is facing a disheartening revelation: her 2007 children's book "Freckleface Strawberry" has been banned by Donald Trump Administration from schools operated by the Department of Defense (DoD). This ban comes as part of a broader effort by the administration to curb diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and restrict materials associated with the initiative.

"It is a great shock for me to learn that my first book, Freckleface Strawberry, has been banned by the Trump Administration from schools run by the Department of Defense," Moore shared on Instagram.

The semi-autobiographical narrative follows a seven-year-old girl who struggles with her freckles but ultimately embraces her unique characteristics. The book aims to convey the message that the things that make us different also define our individuality.

Moore explains, "It is a book I wrote for my children and for other kids to remind them that we all struggle, but are united by our humanity and our community."

Moore expressed profound sadness about the ban, particularly given her personal ties to the military. As the daughter of a Vietnam veteran and a graduate of Frankfurt American High School, a DoD school in Germany, she found it especially hurtful.

"It is galling for me to realize that kids like me, growing up with a parent in the service and attending a [DoD] school, will not have access to a book written by someone whose life experience is so similar to their own," she wrote.

PEN America, a nonprofit organization advocating for free expression, brought attention to the ban. Their post highlighted that "Freckleface Strawberry" was banned alongside other notable titles like "No Truth Without Ruth", a children's book about late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Amy Ellis Nutt's "Becoming Nicole", a nonfiction work about a transgender child.

A memo obtained by The Guardian reveals that the DoD's compliance review also led to the prohibition of certain cultural and gender-related content. Schools were instructed to avoid certain terms related to gender and cease celebrating events such as Black History Month.

The controversy has ignited a wave of support for Moore from various celebrities and readers who question the rationale behind the book ban. Halle Berry commented, "Oh my friend, this is frightening. I'm so sorry this is happening." Others, like Chloe Moretz, was equally appalled, "Wow, truly shocked about this. Literally why??"

Reflecting on the broader implications, Moore concluded, "I am truly saddened and never thought I would see this in a country where freedom of speech and expression is a constitutional right."