George Takei’s beaming back into the spotlight—not on the Enterprise, but in the library aisle 📚✨. He’s taking the helm of Banned Books Week, fighting censorship with fabulous flair.
Check out As Is, a photography book promoting body positivity and self-acceptance. Steven Tilotta's classic portraits of real bodies challenge toxic beauty standards. #AsIs #BodyPositivity #SelfAcceptance #Photography
Hungary's Lira Bookstore Faces Legal Battle for Selling LGBT Webcomic to Minors. Freedom of Expression Debate Rages. #LGBTQRights #Hungary #BookstoreFine
American author Maia Kobabe's graphic novel "Gender Queer" has faced widespread censorship, becoming the most banned book in the United States. The book, known for its representation of asexual and gender queer identities, has been deemed sexually explicit and has been banned in 138 school districts across 32 states. The increase in book censorship has raised concerns about the impact on LGBTQ+ youth and their access to diverse stories. #BannedBooks #LGBTQRights #Censorship
RuPaul's Drag Race winner Sasha Velour unveils 'The Big Reveal,' a powerful manifesto tracing the historical roots of drag. From its origins in European theater and Japanese Kabuki to its contemporary struggles against right-wing opposition, Velour's book sheds light on the profound impact and political significance of drag. #DragRevolution #LGBTQHistory #SashaVelour
Discover the hottest LGBTQ+ memoirs for Pride Month! Dive into personal stories of identity, activism, and self-discovery. #Memoirs #LGBTQ+ #PrideMonth
A hidden truth emerges about Bill Smith, Australia's transgender jockey, challenging historical assumptions. Discover the captivating story in "Mr Smith to You." #TransTrailblazer #HistoricalFiction #LGBTQHistory
Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik break barriers with their groundbreaking book, The T Guide, offering an expansive and accessible primer on trans experiences. #TransRepresentation #LGBTQBooks