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• Forest Euphoria

  the Abounding Queerness of Nature

  Kaishian, Patricia Ononiwu,

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  Growing up, Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian felt most at home in the swamps and culverts near her house in the Hudson Valley. A child who frequently felt out of place, too much of one thing or not enough ofanother, she found acceptance in these settings,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide

  Interviews, Itineraries, and Inspiration From Queer Insiders in 50+ Proud Places

  Valenski, Alicia,

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  Discover more than 50 queer-friendly places guided by the communities that live there. Packed with insights, itineraries, and inspiration, this panoramic compendium will introduce you to LGBTQ+ locals who share, in their own words, the things that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Marsha

  the Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson

  Tourmaline,

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  Black trans luminary Tourmaline brings to life the first definitive biography of the revolutionary activist Marsha P. Johnson, one of the most important and remarkable figures in LGBTQ+ history, revealing her story, her impact, and her legacy.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Black, Queer, & Untold

  a New Archive of Designers, Artists, and Trailblazers

  Key, Jon,

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  Growing up in Seale, Alabama as a Black Queer kid, then attending the Rhode Island School of Design as an undergraduate, Jon Key hungered to see himself in the fields of Art and Design. But in lectures, critiques, and in the books he read, he…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Other Olympians

  Fascism, Queerness, and the Making of Modern Sports

  Waters, Michael, 1997-

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  The story of the groundbreaking trans athletes and Olympic bureaucrats who set the stage for today's culture wars.

• A Place of Our Own

  Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women's Culture

  Thomas, June (Journalist),

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  For as long as queer women have existed, they've created gathering grounds where they can be themselves. From the intimate darkness of the lesbian bar to the sweaty camaraderie of the softball field, these spaces aren't a luxury--they're a necessity…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Rainbow Age of Television

  An Opinionated History of Queer TV

  Warner, Shayna Maci,

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  The Rainbow Age of Television is a fun and accessible blend of pop culture, entertainment, and queer history that celebrates LGBTQ+ television and examines the past, present, and future of queer representation on the small screen. From Abbott…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Long Live Queer Nightlife

  How the Closing of Gay Bars Sparked a Revolution

  Ghaziani, Amin,

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  In this exhilarating journey into underground parties, pulsating with life and limitless possibility, acclaimed author Amin Ghaziani unveils the unexpected revolution revitalizing urban nightlife. Far from the gay bar with its largely white, gay…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Queer Power Couples

  on Love and Possibility

  Murphy Winter, Hannah,

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  This photographic celebration of queer love and excellence gathers fourteen LGBTQ+ power couples, offering a glimpse into the journeys that led to their meaningful relationships and thriving careers. From designer Debbie Millman's ardent courtship…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Queer Horror

  a Film Guide

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  From the very beginnings of the artform, horror has been part of the cinema landscape. Despite some of the earliest iconic genre films being created by gay directors such as F.W. Murnau (Nosferatu) and James Whale (Frankenstein, The Invisible Man,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hollywood Pride

  a Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film

  Duralde, Alonso,

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  Just in time for Pride Month, this book is a first-of-its-kind in-depth exploration of LGBTQ+ representation from the dawn of cinema through today, from noted film critic Alonso Duralde and Turner Classic Movies.

• American Teenager

  How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era

  Lang, Nico (Journalist),

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  Media coverage tends to sensationalize the fight over how trans kids should be allowed to live, but what is incredibly rare are the voices of the people at the heart of this debate: transgender and gender nonconforming kids themselves. For their…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Heard Her Call My Name

  a Memoir of Transition

  Sante, Lucy,

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  For a long time, Lucy Sante felt unsure of her place. Born in Belgium, the only child of conservative working-class Catholic parents who transplanted their little family to the United States, she felt at home only when she moved to New York City in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nothing Ever Just Disappears

  Seven Hidden Queer Histories

  Hester, Diarmuid, 1982-

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  Both thought-provoking and eye-opening, this radical new history of seven queer lives, including Josephine Baker in Paris and E.M. Forster in Cambridge, illuminates the connections to where they lived, who they loved and the art they created, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Been Outside

  Adventures of Black Women, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming People in Nature

  Wendler, Amber (EDT)/ Zamore, Shaz (EDT)/ Finney, Carolyn (FRW)

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  Stories and inspiration from contemporary Black women and nonbinary writers in nature and science.

• In the Form of a Question

  the Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life

  Schneider, Amy, 1979-

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  An inspirational and bold memoir from the most successful woman ever to compete on Jeopardy! -and an exploration of what it means to ask questions of the world and of yourself. ANSWER: Who Is Amy Schneider? In eighth grade, Amy was voted "Most…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pageboy

  a Memoir

  Page, Elliot, 1987-

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  The Oscar-nominated star who captivated the world with his performance in Juno finally shares his truth. "Can I kiss you?" It was two months before the world premiere of Juno, and Elliot Page was in his first ever queer bar. The hot summer air hung…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Lavender Scare

  the Cold War Persecution of Gays and Lesbians in the Federal Government

  Johnson, David K.,

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  In The Lavender Scare, historian David K. Johnson relates the frightening story of how, during the Cold War, homosexuals were considered as dangerous a threat to national security as Communists. Charges that the Roosevelt and Truman administrations…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hijab Butch Blues

  a Memoir

  H, Lamya,

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  Fourteen years old and growing up in the Middle East, Lamya is an overachiever and a class clown, qualities that help her hide in plain sight when she realizes she has a crush on her teacher-her female teacher. She's also fourteen when she reads a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 365 Gays of the Year

  Plus 1 for a Leap Year : Discover LGBTQ+ History One Day at a Time

  Laney, Lewis,

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  A celebration of Queer history told through one LGBTQ+ figure for each day of the year.