Drag queen who plays a 'drunk' nightclub diva called Annie Depressant is hit with abuse after announcing he will host a children's story time in a library Annie is a Melbourne performer who often makes appearances across the city The 'Rainbow Story Time' event is scheduled for May 17 from 11am to midday Despite the online backlash, she confirmed the event would be going ahead By Brittany Chain For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:12 BST, 14 May 2019 | Updated: 01:24 BST, 14 May 2019 Viewcomments A drag queen who performs under the stage name Annie Depressant has been trolled online after confirming she would host a children's story time in a library. Annie is a Melbourne performer who often makes appearances across the city, both in nightclubs and for children's events. The 'Rainbow Story Time' event is scheduled for May 17 from 11am to midday at the Whittlesea Library in Melbourne, and will mark Annie's second appearance at a library for the program. A drag queen who performs under the stage name Annie Depressant has been trolled online after confirming she would host a children's story time in a library Despite the online backlash, Annie told the Herald Sun the event would go on, citing a great opportunity for children to experience diversity. 'It's an opportunity for children to come speak with me, I had kids talking my ear off about their own artistic endeavours last time,' Annie said. 'I would like to remind them that I am a person, everything they are saying is being said about a real person and there is nothing inherently inappropriate about being a drag queen.' Annie has a working with children's check and no criminal record. Annie is a local Melbourne performer who often makes appearances across the city both in nightclubs and for children's events The 'Rainbow Story Time' event is scheduled for May 17 from 11am to midday at the Whittlesea Library in Melbourne Annie said the event celebrates families, identity and embracing individuality. While the child-friendly event has been heralded as a step forward and 'a great way to teach acceptance and tolerance rather than fear-fueled hate' by some, other parents are concerned about Annie's reputation in the adult entertainment industry. Annie's 'nightclub persona' is described as 'a drunk', 'w***e', and a 'feel good drug' online. 'This is absolutely abhorrent. Children do not need to be read to by strange guys in dresses,' one person wrote online. 'Who would subject their children to this mental illness.' 'It's official, the world has gone mad.' Whittlesea Library chose to remove their original post advertising Annie's appearance. Annie's 'nightclub persona' is described as 'a drunk', 'whore', and a 'feel good drug' online Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility