Amanda Girard writes: “There have been many instances of books featuring LGBTQIA+ characters and themes or written by LGBTQIA+ authors being challenged or banned. Which is why a blatant censorship attempt from an organization called CatholicVote called “Hide the Pride” is so alarming. In an announcement on the organization’s website published earlier this month, CatholicVote calls for people to “reclaim your public library” by openly targeting Pride Month displays in children’s and young adult sections.”