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Lockdown Larder – Christmas special Part 2
Brian Butler shares advice on the queer books of 2020 a, panto to stream and a non-turkey lunch
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Ian Elmslie on literary life, cabaret & lockdown
Ian Elmslie on literary life, cabaret and lockdown
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Book Review: The BIG LGBTQ+ book of activities by Amie Taylor
The book has a series of tales with characters that have an LGBTQI identity all illustrated by Liza Stevens who has an effervesce bounce to their artwork, and children love to copy. Each story is then followed by quizzes, worksheets, word-searches, drama activities, colouring and writing activities.
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You Otter Know: a new zine by Harry Clayton-Wright
You Otter Know is a brand new online publication by theatre maker and performer, Harry Clayton-Wright.
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An Extraordinary Life.
Trans writer and pioneer Jan Morris dies aged 94
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Book Review: She’s my Dad by Sarah Savage
Local author Sarah Savage has produced a brightly illustrated book for children aged 3 – 7 which engages in an effective and gentle way in an early years setting of family diversity.
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shows support for ‘transphobic’ JK Rowling
Popular ‘feminist’ author and public speaker, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has shared a message of support for Harry Potter writer, JK Rowling, who has been branded as anti-trans by many.
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Book Review: David Hockney: A Life by Catherine Cusset
Cussets’ book is a homage to an artist adored, with the fiction and fact blended together, like canvas and paint to give an overwhelming sensation of complete narrative, capturing an element of movement which unfolds into a wider understanding of this charming man and his charmed life.
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Accessing Brighton & Hove library services during lockdown
All Brighton & Hove library buildings will be closed till December 2 due to the latest coronavirus lockdown, however it is still possible to access library services.
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Book Review: Born to Be Public by Greg Mania
Taking us through his hook ups, sexual adventures, skirmishes with mental health and tender rejections of romance, a laugh out loud coming out story and his searching for reality and authenticity in a world which seems to be obsessed with image.
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Hungarian prime minister attacks LGBTQ+ inclusive children’s book
Viktor Orban, prime minister of Hungary, has condemned an LGBTQ+ inclusive fairy tale book, saying the queer community need to “leave our children alone.”
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Authors sign open letter in solidarity with the trans community
World famous writers including Margaret Attwood, Stephen King and Neil Gaiman have signed an open letter in support of trans and gender non-conforming people.