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Why Coming Out is a Creative Endeavour

Coming out is an artistic act, and involves the same hopes and fears. We give away some control over our story to better understand its meaning.

20 Books for Parents of LGBT Kids

“What books can I read to help me understand my child?” A reader and parent of a gender-questioning kid recommends these books for parents of LGBT kids.

Happily Queer After: On Seeking Happy Endings in LGBT Books

What does a happy ending in LGBTQ books mean? A look at some of those happy endings, as well as those which aren't.

25 LGBT Children’s Books for the Little Readers in Your Life

These LGBT children’s books are fresh and fun about their inclusivity, all granting the reader a chance to see the world they live in reflected on the page.

12 Kid-Friendly LGBTQ Comics

12 kid-friendly LGBTQ comics perfect for Pride! From princesses falling in love to nonbinary centaurs and werewolf girlfriends-- this list has it all.

Reading Alice Austen, Lesbian Photographer

The life and essential readings on Alice Austen, a lesbian photographer from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

I Only Read Queer Romance and I Feel Great About It

An avid reader of romance talks about her decision to exclusively read queer romance, and the prevalence of straight stories in publishing.

5 Lesbian and Gay Holiday Romances to Read This Season

A collection of lesbian and gay holiday romances to keep you cozy this winter. Reading these is what drinking spiked hot cocoa feels like!

#Litlando Meets #OrlandoStrong: The Orlando Bookish Community’s Response to the Pulse Shooting

One Orlando area author shares Orlando's book & literature community's response to the shooting at Pulse Nightclub

“Why Would You Want To Encourage Gay People?”: LGBTQ+ Representation In Libraries

Thomas discusses why it's important to have LGBTQ+ materials in a library collection, and positive and negative responses he's received as a result.