Unicorns Are the Worst! was temporarily removed from library shelves in one Florida school district in late 2023 due to challenges from a local parent over an illustration of the goblin protagonist's bare butt, which the parent deemed inappropriate.

The book was also listed by PEN America as one of the most banned picture books for the 2023-2024 school year due to the same nudity issue.

Join us on Saturday, October 11th for a virtual discussion about this book and why it was banned!

Date: October 11th

Time: 10am PST

Location: Virtual

Host: Jess C.

Host Contact: jess.c@defenseofdemocracy.org

If you are unable to access the book, I am happy to do a read along with any adults or kids just before the discussion and can host that on Zoom or Google Meet!

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The "Defense of Democracy READOUT" is an event series that happens during Banned Books Week (October 5-11 2025).

Volunteer "Hosts" choose a book to highlight, pick a date and location to discuss the book, and invite their friends to participate, with the goal of raising funds to support Defense of Democracy.

Readout Hosts can hold their discussions in person or virtually, and Defense of Democracy can even introduce hosts to specific authors or local librarians who can assist in moderating the conversation.

Ready to strike a blow against the forces of darkness banning books in America? Join our Readout campaign during Banned Books Week where Defense of Democracy volunteers across the country will be hosting book readings that feature their favorite banned books. Readout events last year raised awareness of the growing menace of book banning, and raised money to help us overturn these pernicious bans.

Want to host your own Readout event? You can register here!

READOUT 2025 | Team: Unicorns and Goblins

Celebrate Banned Books 2025 | Week October 5-11