Pride month is here!
"Every June, Pride Month celebrates the diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community. It’s a time to reflect on just how far civil rights have progressed in half a century and an opportunity to protest discrimination and violence. Australia is at the forefront of the push towards true equality and inclusion for LGBTI people, but there is more to do." -- UN Youth Australia
Whilst a lot of activities and events may be being postponed or cancelled because of the current climate; Pride Month can still be celebrated, acknowledged and (of course) written about!
Camden Libraries has a lot of items (more than what I can write about) where writers have used their creativity to bring awareness and goodwill through the power of their words.
Nonfiction
This book looks at the rise of the LGBTQ+ rights movement in 1969 US and celebrates the courageous individuals who stood up and demanded recognition.
The untold story of how a grassroots movement won hearts and minds and transformed a country from 2004 onwards to bring marriage equality to the law.
A look at pride events across history and their impact and importance for the LGBTQ+ community.
Biographies
A biographical / self-actualisation work by Glennon Doyle.
Autobiographical coming out story of Lil O'Brien.
The biography of Jon Croteau and his struggles for self-acceptance through abuse and anger.
Memoir of George Johnson, American journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist.
Fiction
Young adult fantasy fiction that centres around a gay and trans character.
A novel that follows a young gay man growing up in a dictatorship. The writing style is not straightforward and is filled with different writing styles, including recipes and songs; but it makes for a more authentic voice.
How a young adult, Muslim gay man attempts to navigate the world in America today.
A book on more than just rust and philosophical differences. The book is told from a variety of perspectives to really look at the concept of love.
There are plenty other books to check out at our Library! Celebrate Pride Month with us by getting into a great book! Or, if you want more than a book; visit an events page here for Australia-wide events that may still be on here.
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