In recent years, several states have enacted bans on queer books, citing unsubstantiated claims ranging from content deemed inappropriate to concerns about age-appropriateness. These bans have restricted access to diverse and affirming literature for the LGBTQ+ community, leading to feelings of erasure and marginalization, and hindered the representation and visibility of queer identities, which is crucial for fostering understanding and acceptance.
In this episode, Alexander Rigby, a New York Times Bestselling Editor at Penguin Random House and curator of the publisher’s LGBTQ+ Network, joins us to discuss the impacts of queer book bans on LGBTQ+ people, how Penguin Random House is continuing to promote queer voices, and ways the LGBTQ+ community can support queer authors and push back against unjust book bans.
Full Episode:
https://www.ajadedgay.com/119-turning-the-page-on-queer-book-bans-with-alexander-rigby/
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Additional Resources:
Learn More About Alexander Rigby
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Follow Penguin Random House LGBTQ+ Network on Instagram
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Check Out Pride in Your Words
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/pride-in-your-words/
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https://www.instagram.com/penguinrandomhouse/
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