Our fundraising goal has been met!

Over 400 dollars worth of books have been stolen from the Shelby County Public Library in Shelbyville, Kentucky, by members of a local church. The pastors of the Reformation Church in Shelbyville have encouraged their congregation to check out LGBTQ+ related books and never return them. Under these instructions, 16 books have been taken. This encouragement stands in direct defiance of the tenements of their own religion (Exodus 20:15 'Thou shalt not steal"). This crime prevents other Shelbyville residents from exercising their own intellectual freedoms and right to learn about topics that interest them.

Help the Shelby County Public Library today by donating to cover the cost of replacement for these stolen titles. When this campaign is complete, the money will be donated directly to the library with receipt proof provided on social media . The list of missing titles and their costs (as of August 20, 2025) is below:

“He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters,” Schuyler Bailar, adult nonfiction, $35

“Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent’s Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground,” Chris Tompkins, adult nonfiction, $27

“Raising the Transgender Child: A Complete Guide for Parents, Families and Caregivers,” Michele Angello, adult nonfiction, $22

“The Art of Drag,” Jake Hall, adult nonfiction, $27.95

“The Art of Being Normal,” Lisa Williamson, young adult fiction, $22.99

“Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out,” Susan Kuklin, young adult nonfiction, $27.99

“Between Perfect and Real,” Ray Stoeve, young adult nonfiction, $23.99

“Puberty is Gross but Also Really Awesome,” Gina Loveless, young adult nonfiiction, $23.99

“Pumpkin,” Julie Murphy, young adult fiction, $22.99

“Julian is a Mermaid,” Jessica Love, juvenile fiction, $22.99

“I Love You Because I Love You, Muon Van,” juvenile fiction, $22.99

“Kind Like Marsha: Learning from LGBTQ+ Leaders,” Sarah Prager, juvenile fiction, $22.99

“It’s a Girl Thing: How to Stay Healthy, Safe and in Charge,” Mavis Jukes, juvenile nonfiction, $21.99

“My Two Dads,” Claudia Harrington, juvenile fiction, $33.50

“My Two Moms,” Claudia Harrington, juvenile fiction, $33.50

“Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Puberty – and Shouldn’t Be Googling: For Curious Boys,” Morris Katz, juvenile nonfiiction, $19.99

You can also donate directly to the library here: https://square.link/u/1FzT7tIM