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The best festive queer reads to make the Yuletide gay

Queer winter romances offer a fresh, inclusive twist on holiday tales, allowing readers to enjoy festive vibes through diverse characters and narratives.

Lit Snax 3.21.24 - San Francisco Bay Times

Diverse representation in LGBTQ literature
Exploration of LGBTQ themes in different time periods

The best festive queer reads to make the Yuletide gay

Queer winter romances offer a fresh, inclusive twist on holiday tales, allowing readers to enjoy festive vibes through diverse characters and narratives.

Lit Snax 3.21.24 - San Francisco Bay Times

Diverse representation in LGBTQ literature
Exploration of LGBTQ themes in different time periods
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Jon Ransom wins second Polari prize in two years with The Gallopers

Jon Ransom wins the Polari prize for The Gallopers, highlighting LGBTQ fiction's evolution and significance.
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Why a San Francisco bookstore is shipping queer books to conservative states - for free

Young LGBTQ+ individuals still face challenges in accessing LGBTQ+ affirming literature in many parts of the U.S.

Why All 3 NYC Library Systems Are Standing Against Censorship

There has been a significant increase in book bans, with over 10,000 instances reported in the 2023-24 school year and collective actions planned against censorship.

Why a San Francisco bookstore is shipping queer books to conservative states - for free

Young LGBTQ+ individuals still face challenges in accessing LGBTQ+ affirming literature in many parts of the U.S.

Why All 3 NYC Library Systems Are Standing Against Censorship

There has been a significant increase in book bans, with over 10,000 instances reported in the 2023-24 school year and collective actions planned against censorship.
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Polari prize shortlists include Munroe Bergdorf, Jon Ransom and Lex Croucher

The Polari prizes celebrate LGBTQ+ literature, emphasizing its importance amidst calls for censorship.

The public image of gay men has been shaped by problematic "homosexual novels" - LGBTQ Nation

Finestère illustrates the struggles of a young gay man coming to terms with his identity in a post-divorce setting, highlighting themes of loneliness and tragedy.

Intrigue, desire and awful landlords: why queer authors are suddenly writing about houses

The rise of LGBTQ+ literature featuring homes reflects a complex exploration of belonging and identity.
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UK study reveals schools are banning LGBTQ+ books after complaints

UK school librarians face censorship pressure from parents, with over half reporting requests to remove LGBTQ+ books.

'And Tango Makes Three' returns to one Florida school district's library shelves after a ban

The Nassau County School District reinstated challenged books, including 'And Tango Makes Three,' in a significant move against book censorship.

The Mass. teacher who had the cops called on her over 'Gender Queer' has an attorney and wants answers

A teacher in Great Barrington is calling for an independent investigation after a police officer searched her classroom for the book 'Gender Queer.'
The incident has brought the national book censorship debate to Western Mass and highlights ongoing efforts to ban LGBTQ+ literature in schools.

UK study reveals schools are banning LGBTQ+ books after complaints

UK school librarians face censorship pressure from parents, with over half reporting requests to remove LGBTQ+ books.

'And Tango Makes Three' returns to one Florida school district's library shelves after a ban

The Nassau County School District reinstated challenged books, including 'And Tango Makes Three,' in a significant move against book censorship.

The Mass. teacher who had the cops called on her over 'Gender Queer' has an attorney and wants answers

A teacher in Great Barrington is calling for an independent investigation after a police officer searched her classroom for the book 'Gender Queer.'
The incident has brought the national book censorship debate to Western Mass and highlights ongoing efforts to ban LGBTQ+ literature in schools.
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LGBTQ+ books binned by Florida college after gender studies course discontinued

New College of Florida faces backlash over disposal of LGBTQ+ and other thematic books following the cancellation of its gender studies program.

For The Love of The Feminist Bookstore - GO Magazine

Feminist bookstores are more than just places to purchase books, they serve as gathering sites for local lesbian and queer communities.
Feminist bookstores provide a crucial space for discovering LGBTQ+ and feminist literature, fostering creative growth, and forming community connections.

Lauren Groff on Opening a Bookstore in Florida

Lauren Groff plans to open an independent bookstore in Gainesville that will feature banned books as an act of resistance against book banning in Florida.
The Lynx bookstore will also emphasize LGBTQI+ literature and feature a wide range of books including New York Review of Books classics.
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Julia Armfield and Jon Ransom win the Polari prizes for LGBTQ+ books

Julia Armfield and Jon Ransom win Polari prizes for LGBTQ+ literature exploring water and the sea.
Armfield's 'Our Wives Under the Sea' wins the overall prize and Ransom's 'The Whale Tattoo' wins the first book prize.

Julia Armfield and Jon Ransom win the Polari prizes for LGBTQ+ books

Julia Armfield and Jon Ransom have won the Polari prizes for LGBTQ+ literature.
Armfield's novel, 'Our Wives Under the Sea,' won the overall prize.
Both winning books expand our understanding of LGBTQ+ literature.

Julia Armfield and Jon Ransom win the Polari prizes for LGBTQ+ books

Julia Armfield and Jon Ransom win Polari prizes for LGBTQ+ literature exploring water and the sea.
Armfield's 'Our Wives Under the Sea' wins the overall prize and Ransom's 'The Whale Tattoo' wins the first book prize.

Julia Armfield and Jon Ransom win the Polari prizes for LGBTQ+ books

Julia Armfield and Jon Ransom have won the Polari prizes for LGBTQ+ literature.
Armfield's novel, 'Our Wives Under the Sea,' won the overall prize.
Both winning books expand our understanding of LGBTQ+ literature.
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Here's what should be on your queer reading list this Pride

Pride celebrations can be extended by exploring LGBTQ+ literature throughout the summer.
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