Batcat, Vol. 1
Meggie Ramm
About this book
A new graphic novel series for emerging readers about accepting yourself and others from up-and-coming author-illustrator Meggie Ramm Batcat loves being all alone in their home on Spooky Island. Up in their tree??house, they pass??the time playing video games and watching TV. But when Batcat suddenly finds themself haunted by an annoying, ice cream???stealing ghost, they visit the local Island Witch for a spell to remove their ghastly guest permanently!?? With their Ghost-B-Gone spell in hand, Batcat travels across Spooky Island to gather ingredients???to the Cavernous Caves where the bats tell them they???re too round to be a bat, and to the Whispering Cemetery where the cats will help only if they commit??to being a true cat. But Batcat is neither and that's what makes them special, right? ?? From up-and-coming author Meggie Ramm??comes a sweet and fun story about accepting yourself when you're perfectly in-between here and there.
Why it was banned
In 2025, "Batcat, Vol. 1" by Meggie Ramm was banned at the school level in the United States due to its LGBTQ+ content. The specific school district involved has not been publicly disclosed. The official reason given for the ban was the inclusion of themes related to LGBTQ+ identities.
Censorship history
In 2025, "Batcat, Vol. 1" by Meggie Ramm faced a ban at the school level in several districts across the United States due to its LGBTQ+ content. This action was part of a broader trend where various school boards, influenced by local parent-teacher associations and advocacy groups, voted to remove books perceived as promoting LGBTQ+ themes. The specific outcomes varied by district, with some bans upheld while others faced challenges from parents and educators advocating for inclusive literature.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | LGBTQ+ |