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Protect Children from Literary Garbage

THIRD ANNUAL HIDE THE PRIDE CAMPAIGN

Do you see rainbow-trans-BLM flags everywhere you take your kids? We do. And it has to stop.

RECLAIM YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Hide the Pride with us in June!

<i>Sparkle Boy</i> by Leslea Newman

Sparkle Boy by Leslea Newman

This “children’s book” is about a boy named Casey who wants to wear sparkly things like his older sister and comes to realize that he should “accept himself as he is” and “celebrate his gender expression.”

<i>Uncle Bobby’s Wedding</i> by Sarah Brennan

Uncle Bobby’s Wedding by Sarah Brennan

Produced in coordination with the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), this picture book targeted at preschool children tells the story of a girl named Chloe whose uncle is “marrying” his boyfriend.

<i>Lily and Dunkin</i> by Donna Gephart

Lily and Dunkin by Donna Gephart

Produced in coordination with the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), this picture book targeted at preschool children tells the story of a girl named Chloe whose uncle is “marrying” his boyfriend.

<i>The Moon Within</i> by Aida Salazar

The Moon Within by Aida Salazar

Targeted at middle-schoolers, The Moon Within is a coming-of-age story about a girl named Celi with questions about her body and sexual attraction. She also has a best friend who is exploring her “gender fluidity.”

<i>Gender Queer: A Memoir</i> by Maia Kobabe

Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe

This autobiography targeted at young adults tells the story of one young adult’s “journey of self-identity” which involves using e/em/eir pronouns, “coming out” to society, and exploring what it means to be nonbinary.

<i>Trans Teen Survival Guide</i> by Fox Fisher

Trans Teen Survival Guide by Fox Fisher

As the title implies, this young adult book is packed with “advice” from trans youth activists about how to deal with dysphoria and depression, navigate life as a “trans teen,” and “be proud of your unique identity.”

The Goal

Public libraries were once a summer destination hangout where children and parents can go for free resources, books, computer access, and community. And as public spaces, they should stay that way.

But during “Pride Month,” and even throughout the year, many libraries fill their children's sections with books, images, and symbols - not to mention drag queen story hours - that promote the LGBTQ agenda to very young children.

So we are equipping you to fight back and reclaim your library for your kids.

We are going to “Hide the Pride.”

Protect our kids. Run for office.

Learn How

It's simple. Hide the Pride in 4 steps.

  1. Print Make a copy of CatholicVote's template and add in your information. Print and sign - and encourage your friends to sign, too!

  2. Go to the Library Take CatholicVote's printable book list and empty the Pride displays and shelves. Note: You don't have to wait for the Pride display or the drag show… the books are already there.

  3. Check Out Books Take the books to the front desk and check them all out.

  4. Leave the Letter Ask to speak to the head librarian, if available, and give her the signed letter stating why you are removing the materials. If he or she is unavailable, leave the letter with the front desk.

As a law-abiding citizen, return the books when they come due. But request a response to your letter if you have not yet received one.

Pro tips from last year's participants

“Check your library’s policy on checking out books first! That way, if the librarian tells you you can’t take them all, you can calmly answer with the library’s own policy.”

Joseph from Massachusetts

“Not all of the books are in the Pride display itself. Some books pushing eroticism and trans ideology stay on the shelves – so it really helped that I went with a couple of my friends. They were able to look for books not on display and take those, too!”

Kimberly from Indiana

“I loved this, because it wasn’t a protest or march. It wasn’t an argument, but it was clear what we were there for once we handed in our letter. Totally something I can do!”

Carrie from Wisconsin

“Don’t go by yourself if you’re shy! I took a buddy, and it was so much easier.”

Nick from Michigan

Resources

This year, CatholicVote's printable book lists has three categories: children's books, middle school books, and young adult books. These are titles used across the United States in public schools and libraries. They push eroticism, glorify LGBTQ identities, undermine parental rights, and are 100% contrary to the Church's teaching on love and sexuality.

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Many of these titles include graphic images of nudity and sex acts. Parents should exercise caution when storing these books in their homes.

  • Letter Template

    Download

    Make a copy of the letter in Word or Google docs and add your own information. Print and hand it in at the library!

  • Book List

    View

    Print the list of both Children's and MS/YA age-inappropriate books to help you search the shelves.

RECLAIM YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Hide the Pride with us in June!

“The integrity of our Church—and all we profess to believe—is at stake.”

brian burch, president, Catholicvote

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