Thursday, June 16, 2022.
Last week, our bookseller Periwinkle took us on an introductory tour of human sexuality. Now they're answering a big question: why is it important for us to talk about — and learn about — LGBTQ+ issues?
Why Is LGBTQ+ Education So Important?
Thursday, June 9, 2022.
This Saturday, Up North Pride is coming together with Wild + Wonder, Mindful + Musical, Dharamsala TC Yoga & Wellness Studio, and Brilliant Books to present Rainbow Story Time!
Come by the event to enjoy a morning of storybook reading for young readers, complete with craft time. Don't miss our inclusive book sale at the event—10% of each purchase benefits Up North Pride!
We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
LGBTQ+ Pride Month is a time of celebration, of protest, of community, and also of education—about identity, sexuality, intersectionality, and so much more
This month, our bookseller Periwinkle is delving into the field of human sexuality, a somewhat off-limit topic in our society (and the subject of Peri's current degree). In a series of articles, they will guide people of all ages and sexual orientations through many complex (and often taboo) topics included under the umbrella of human sexuality.
First up, Periwinkle's top recommendations for covering the basics, including those you never learned about in school.
Peri's Introduction to Human Sexuality
Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month — and one of our favorite times of the year.
Explore some of our recent LGBTQ+ collections, from recommendations to new queer books to book awards. And keep an eye out for more Pride content, coming out throughout the month!
Thursday, March 31, 2022.
March 31st is Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV), an international holiday that honors transgender people worldwide. This is a day to celebrate trans resilience, share trans and LGBTQ+ stories, and commit to working towards trans justice and liberation.
Today we're sharing some of our favorite books from trans, nonbinary, and genderqueer authors, from nonfiction to short stories to kids books.
Thursday, June 30, 2021
Pride Month may be over, but there's still so much to explore when it comes to LGBTQ+ stories and authors. For example, romance is one of the most popular genres for LGBTQ+ stories, but it's hardly the only one! Here are some books that explore representation beyond just the realm of romance.
Thursday, June 24, 2021
In our article on Pride Flags, we shared a great selection of adult and YA books featuring LGBTQ+ stories and characters. Today, we're back with our Pride Month recommendations for kids' books!
Thursday, June 17th, 2021
The rainbow Pride flag is a pretty recognizeable symbol, but did you know that there are many other flags to represent subcommunities that fall under the larger LGBTQ+ umbrella? Here are a few that may not be as familiar, along with books featuring characters and stories from the community each flag represents!
Thursday, June 3rd, 2021
Lambda Literary Awards celebrates works that explore LGBT themes. Categories include Humor, Romance and Biography. The Lambda Literary Foundation states that its mission is "to celebrate LGBT literature and provide resources for writers, readers, booksellers, publishers, and librarians—the whole literary community." The awards were instituted in 1988.
Friday, June 26, 2020
Pride Month might be winding down, but the recommendations sure aren't. Check out this latest round of excellent reads featuring LGBTQ+ authors, characters, and stories.
