12 2SLGBTQI+-Friendly Books You’ll Want To Read With Kids
This collection of 2SLGBTQI+-friendly picture books for storytime introduces children to important figures from history, features characters that live in diverse families, and celebrates self-expression and individuality
Author Willie Poll & Illustrator bailey macabre Reflect On ‘Minnow: The Girl Who Became Part Fish’
We spoke Poll and macabre about their recent collaboration, what they hope kids learn from the story, how their queer identities shapes their storytelling, and much more
September/October 2023 Cover Story: Salah The Great
We sit down with the one and only Salah Bachir as he prepares to release his memoir this fall, entitled First to Leave the Party
Between The Covers: Tweakerworld, A Memoir
Tweakerworld seeks to shine a light on the crystal meth epidemic plaguing the gay male community, an epidemic that the author is all too familiar with
Marjorie Beaucage Reflects On Her Poetic Memoir ‘leave some for the birds’
We speak to the acclaimed filmmaker, artist and activist about her recent memoir that reflects on seven decades of living and seeking justice as a Two Spirit Michif woman
Magical Queer Bookstores From Around The World
These 10 queer bookstores are sure to notch a spot on your bucket list
FLASHBACK: James Baldwin Publishes His Second Novel, Giovanni’s Room (July 1956)
Today in 2SLGBTQI+ history
Wandering Off The Path With Marcus McCann
We chatted with lawyer Marcus McCann about his new book on park cruising, and how we need to consider the social good associated with it
Karina Zhou Celebrates Chinese Culture & Explores The Frustration Of Trying To Fit In With ‘Kai’s Tea Eggs’
We speak to the 19-year-old queer Vancouver author about her beautifully illustrated children’s book and inner turmoil that comes with trying to fit in
8 Queer & Trans Poetry Collections You Should Read This Pride Month
Here are eight poetry collections in a variety of themes and styles that will help you celebrate pride this month
J.P. Der Boghossian Celebrates Literature With His ‘This Queer Book Saved My Life’ Podcast
On This Queer Book Saved My Life! host J.P. Der Boghossian has conversations with guests from across the LGBTQ+ rainbow about the queer books that saved their lives…
5 Books For Kids & Teens Written By 2SLGBTQI+ Writers To Read In 2023
A few of our favourite books for younger readers that should be on everyone’s radar!
Latest Issue
November / December 2023
Inside this issue you will find: An interview with queer singer-songwriter Rêve, what a trans man wants you to know about breast cancer, disarming culture wars, celebrity queerbaiting, the unique challenges facing Canadian children and youth living with HIV, organizations supporting 2SLGBTQI+ youth, how telling queer stories transmits our history, and much more.
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