@ScrollingLeaves Here's the text, DM me if you want me to forward the actual email as there are images and so on too:
Safeguarding Fail!
Dear xxxxx,
If you are on social media, it's been hard to avoid the controversy surrounding the nationwide library tour by Aida H Dee, self-styled "Storytime Drag Queen".
In a bold move, Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer, tweeted her disappointment that there were protests against this "creative and joyous initiative to tackle stereotypes and ensure children see different types of role models in stories".
This was met with immediate and widespread criticism. There were thoughtful responses from feminists, from opponents of trans-ideology, from people with knowledge of safeguarding and from members of the Green Party.
So why were so many people unhappy?
Misogny in high heels and sequins
Many feminists object to Drag because they see it as an offensive parody of womanhood which relies on stereotypes.
Adult Entertainment is Not for Children
Drag Artists have traditionally performed very risque acts for adults in late night venues. Turning up to read stories to young children in their work outfits is bizarre to say the least. Most people who enjoy watching drag queens themselves still feel that it is inappropriate for children.
Creating gender confusion
Children are being read to by a man in a dress, maybe even a man with a beard. They know that he is a man but are being told by trusted adults to refer to this person as "she" or "her".
They are, in effect, being groomed into believing in gender ideology. The damning Cass report which led to the closure of the Tavistock has shown just how harmful this ideology can be to confused or unhappy children and young people.
Find Out More
Feminist Current has an interesting article asking whether children need Drag Queen Story Hour. here
Journalist and broadcaster Sonia Poulton made an excellent video which is available on YouTube. here
What can you do?
Green Feminists do NOT recommend protesting outside libraries which are holding these events. This would be very distressing to parents and children going into the libraries. It would also make it easy for supporters of DQSH to falsely accuse you of having links with the extreme right wing groups which are starting to hold protests against these events.
Instead, if libraries near you are holding these events, then write or email the libraries, local authorities, your MP and local press to explain your concerns. You may find this letter from Leeds ReSisters a helpful starting point: here
I will provide links if people want them but it is Sunday evening and my beer is calling