Children's sections of Collin County libraries contain book featuring Catholic nun-mocking transvestite group

The children's sections of numerous public libraries throughout Collin County contain a book featuring a group of Catholic nun-mocking transvestites, according to a Collin County review of Texas public libraries.

The book, "This Day in June," was written by Gayle E. Pitman and illustrated by Kristyna Litten. It was published by Magination Press.

"In a wildly whimsical, validating, and exuberant reflection of the LGBTQ+ community, 'This Day In June' welcomes readers to experience a pride celebration and share in a day when we are all united," says the book's description on Amazon. "Also included is a Note to Parents and Other Caregivers with information on how to talk to children about sexual orientation and gender identity in age-appropriate ways as well as a Reading Guide chock-full of facts about LGBTQ+ history and culture."

On pages ten and 11, the book features a photo of the “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence,” which is a group of transvestites who masquerade as Catholic nuns and mock Catholic rites and ceremonies.

The group of transvestites made national headlines last summer when the Los Angeles Dodgers honored the group in a ceremony on June 16, 2023.

"The decision to honor a group that clearly mocks the Catholic faith and makes light of the sincere and holy vocations of our women religious who are an integral part of our Church is what has caused disappointment, concern, anger, and dismay from our Catholic community," said the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles in a statement. 

In her book profiling the transvestite group, titled "Queer Nuns", author Melissa Wilcox described its members as "a congregation blessed by a dildo dipped in poppers," or drugs that produce chemical vapors inhaled by homosexuals for their "mind-altering effects" and that "cause a euphoria that can reduce inhibitions, increase sexual drive, and intensify the sensations of orgasm," according to the National Institutes of Health.

Wilcox also described "yogurt-filled chalices offered at a funeral to represent the intake of semen" and a “Condom Savior Mass” where "participants vow to use protection."

In June 1980, the San Francisco Examiner reported on the group's marching in the city's "Gay Freedom Day Parade" that month, describing them as "a dozen men, some bearded, dressed in drag as nuns" and the group's leader as a "reverend mother" named "Sister Solicitation... whose business card has on it a nun with a mustache." 

The UPI reported that the "Sisters of the Perpetual Indulgence... claimed they were an order of gay male nuns dedicated to "the promulgation of universal joy and the expiation of stigmatic guilt."

The group's annual San Francisco "Hunky Jesus" contest, in which gay men dress like Jesus and participate in a beauty contest, is judged by "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence" members. 

The group's most recent contest, held on Easter Sunday 2024, was won by a "Jesus Ken", who was in a "Barbie"-like box which said, "I am Jesus Ken, I can turn water into wine, I can heal your d*ck, I'm so divine."

This book featuring this group is available in the kids sections of numerous Collin County public libraries. 

The McKinney Public Library lists the book as "Juvenile Fiction" and "stories in rhyme" and provides the book at its John & Judy Gay Library and  Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library locations.

The Frisco Public Library lists the book as a "picture book" for "age level 4-8," while the Richardson Public Library makes the book available in it's Children's Department.

The Garland Public Library provides the book under "Juvenile Fiction", the Rowlett Public Library lists it under "Kids Nonfiction," and the Allen Public Library lists the book in it's "Easy Picture" collection. 

The Plano Public Library tags it as a "Picture Book" and makes it available at its Davis and Haggard branches.