Robin Stevenson, a Victoria author, is facing death threats due to her children's book 'Pride Puppy!', which is embroiled in a significant U.S. Supreme Court case.

Published in 2021, 'Pride Puppy!' tells the story of a puppy lost during a Pride parade and is part of a lawsuit filed by parents in Maryland against their school district.

The lawsuit centers on parents seeking the right to opt out of lessons featuring books with LGBTQ characters, which were approved by Montgomery County Public Schools for the 2022-23 school year.

Librarian David Boudinot has criticized book bans as a distraction from more pressing societal issues, noting that such bans often arise from unfounded objections.

This court case has garnered considerable attention, with oral arguments set to begin on April 22, 2025, and involvement from various organizations, including the Church of Latter-day Saints.

Stevenson has expressed her concern about the misinformation surrounding 'Pride Puppy!' and underscored the importance of diverse literature in schools for all children.

In addition to her concerns about 'Pride Puppy!', Stevenson is also worried about the accessibility of information regarding abortion rights for teens, as some of her works on this subject are being challenged in schools.

Stevenson has authored over 35 works, including a non-fiction book about Pride for older youth, and was honored with the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence in 2023.

Throughout her career, she has received multiple awards, including the Sheila A. Egoff Children’s Literature Prize and a Stonewall Honor for her contributions to LGBTQ literature.

She believes that public schools have a duty to support and include all students, regardless of their background or beliefs.