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A semi-virtual bookshelf of LGBTQ+ stories, knowledge, and history. 🍉 #BlackLivesMatter #ProtectTransKids linktr.ee/vqlibrary

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 25/08/2026
The beloved singer and humanitarian has championed LGBTQ+ equality her entire career.
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Today we celebrate the life of Dolly Parton. Dolly has been a longtime vocal advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. She also dedicated her platform and her wealth to encouraging literacy, including creating a book club where she sent free books to children on a monthly basis.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gifted more than 332,000,000 books since it was first created 31 years ago.
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton helped millions of children learn how to read and saved millions of lives by funding COVID vaccine research. She improved more people’s lives than almost any political leader in office. Her impact will be felt by generations.
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
As we walk together into July, we want to remind everyone that Pride is a year-long event. LGBTQ+ stories and histories should be read, shared, and celebrated every day. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️📚🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 #pride #lgbtq #bookstagram #transrights #pridemonth
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
We are so excited to be heading back to Toms River Pride this weekend! Our poster board needs some sprucing up- and we appreciate the assistance of our fluffiest volunteer!
A fluffy brown cat lying on a poster board. The VQ Library logo is partially visible beneath him.
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Mermay has come to a close- but Pride Month has begun!!!! Which means it’s still seasonally appropriate to keep reading LGBTQ+ Merfolk books. We’re keeping the celebration going with @morgandante.bsky.social ‘s Providence Girls- and a matching candle from Scents Stories and Surprises!
A dark photo of a jar candle labeled “Providence Girls”, casting a red light over the scene. A small wooden model sailboat is visible in the background.
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
We are SO EXCITED to announce that we officially have a real website that is up and running. No more clicking between multiple platforms to reach us- you can browse our library, request a book, read our blog posts and more, all at vqlibrary.org !!!!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️📚🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
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Proud Geek LGBTQ+ Bookshop @proud-geek.co.uk · 07/05/2026
HOW QUEER BOOKSHOPS CHANGED THE WORLD by @ajwestauthor.bsky.social is LGBTQ+ history focusing on queer bookshops, booksellers & publishing. It's charming & funny, while also being incredibly well researched & informative, and is an absolute joy to read. Out now: proud-geek.co.uk/queer-book/h...
Text reads: currently reading How Queer Bookshops Changed The World by AJ WestText reads: How Queer Bookshops Changed The World by A.J. West

Charming and informative queer history book focusing on queer bookshops, queer booksellers, queer publishing and the connection between queer bookshops and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights over the decades.

- BOOKSHOPS
- BOOKSELLERS
- PUBLISHING
- RESISTANCE
- COMMUNITY
- LGBTQ+ RIGHTS
- BOOK RAIIDS & LAWS
- INTERNATIONAL QUEER HISTORY
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
There’s a lot going on in the world of Virtual Queer Library. All good things! But that means that we can’t commit to our MerMay Readathon the way we usually do. HOWEVER!!! We still encourage reading Merfolk books with LGBTQ+ representation during MerMay. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
It’s International Asexuality Day!!! To celebrate, we’re sharing this art of our favorite Ace king- Jughead Jones! Through decades of comic books it is consistently stated that Jughead has no interest in girls; the only thing that captures his heart is a great burger. #internationalasexualityday
A cover of an Archie Comic book centering Jughead holding a burger with hearts floating around his head. In the background, Archie and Veronica stare into each other’s eyes, with hearts suspended between them.
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
We are thrilled to announce that we have the privilege of being ARC readers for @ajwhiteauthor.bsky.social ‘s upcoming book “You’re No Better”!!! Of course, C and Remy will both be reading this as part of their Trans Rights Readathon reading.🏳️‍⚧️ @trreadathon.bsky.social #trr2026 #transrightsreadathon
A copy of “You’re No Better”, which shows a person with long hair kneeling, with blood on their hands, and a pattern of shattered class before them. In the foreground of the photo is a candle in a brown jar with a label that says “The Library”.
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
It’s here!!!!! The 2026 Trans Rights Readathon starts tomorrow! Here are some graphics you can use to share your fundraising efforts and your reading. @trreadathon.bsky.social #transrightsreadathon #trr2026
Background: pink and blue clouds. The different sections of text are separated by a row of hearts in the trans flag colors. 
Heading: Trans Rights Readathon, March 17th-31st
Body: Text reads “I’m fundraising for” and “so far I’ve raised” with blank lines after each to fill in the information.
Footer: #transrightsreadathon #trr2026 
Graphics by VQLibraryBackground: pink and blue clouds. The different sections of text are separated by a row of hearts in the trans flag colors. 
Heading: Trans Rights Readathon, March 17th-31st
Body: A pink rectangle in the shape of a book cover. Text below reads “Currently Reading”.
Footer: #transrightsreadathon #trr2026 
Graphics by VQLibrary
Background: pink and blue clouds. The different sections of text are separated by a row of hearts in the trans flag colors. 
Heading: Trans Rights Readathon, March 17th-31st
Body: 5 pink, blue, and white rectangles in the shape of book covers, waiting to be filled in by the books you have read. 
Footer: #transrightsreadathon #trr2026 
Graphics by VQLibrary
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Have you finished all available “Heated Rivalry” content but still need more? Make “Icebreaker” by A. L. Graziadei your next read! This book features a diverse cast of characters, a bisexual main character, a central m/m relationship, as well as lesbian and poly representation.
The cover of “Icebreaker”, which shows a drawing of two young men, one with light skin and one with dark skin, facing each other and holding each other by the shoulders.
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
The Virtual Queer Library was founded to protect the stories and histories of marginalized people, and to keep them accessible. We focus on the LGBTQ+ community, but we know that all of our histories are interconnected. (1/2)
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Need a movie to get you into the Christmas spirit? We highly recommend “Dashing in December”- our favorite LGBTQ+ holiday movie! Read our thoughts on this adorable film here: vqlibrary.blogspot.com/2023/12/maki...
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Making the Yuletide Gay- An Ode to "Dashing in December"
'Tis the season for a thousand and one holiday films bursting with evergreen farms, surprise snowstorms, last-minute flights, and of cours...
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
This Giving Tuesday, the VQ Library team asks that you help us protect the greatest gift of all- community. Help us purchase more books so that more people can access the stories and histories of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as help fund our new website. Givebutter.com/vqlibrary
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Text: This Giving Tuesday the Virtual Queer Library team asks that you help us protect the greatest gift of all- community. Your contribution will help us purchase more books so that more people can access the stories and histories of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as help fund our new website, which will make it easier for people to access our collection. Givebutter.com/vqlibrary
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Remy is having a very happy problem today, as three books they had on hold all came in at once!!!! …they’re going to prioritize the next book in @tkingfisher.com “Sword Soldier” series.
The cover of “What Stalks the Deep” which features a half decayed bear skull.
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S. A. Chant 🏳️‍⚧️ is writing sword & sorcery @essaychant.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
The RC edition of Peter Darling is preorderable now! 🏴‍☠️✨
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Due to inclement weather, the Toms River Pride Parade has been canceled this weekend. Stay tuned for the rescheduled date! We will be there- and so will our transgender mice!!!
A knitted plushie mouse in trans pride colors with emoji thunderclouds hovering over it.
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Sadly, MerMay has come to an end. But we’re finishing with a splash- with an interview with @morgandante.bsky.social about their sapphic Lovecraftian horror/ romance “Providence Girls”. Read our full conversation here: vqlibrary.blogspot.com/2025/05/a-me...
Background: a pastel rainbow gradient in the pattern of fish scales. The silhouette of a mermaid holds a Progress Pride flag. Text is dark blue script. 
Text: MerMay LGBTQ+ Readathon Book Recommendation
“Providence Girls” by Morgan Dante
-sapphic romance
-Lovecraftian horrorBackground: a pastel rainbow gradient in the pattern of fish scales. The silhouette of a mermaid holds a Progress Pride flag. Text is dark blue script. 
Text: MerMay LGBTQ+ Readathon
“Providence Girls”
 “Cosmic horror isn't meant to concern itself with the insignificant relationships of humans. Understandably, this is an irreconcilable combo for some. But for me, I think the connections we form are ways we can combat the cynicism and horror of what we cannot control. It doesn't make the world less scary, but it makes it less lonely.” -Morgan Dante (they/them)
Read our full conversation with Morgan Dante on our blog, vqlibrary.blogspot.com
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
We were so excited to talk with Jason June about his book “Out of the Blue” for MerMay! Read our full conversation here! vqlibrary.blogspot.com/2025/05/a-me...
Background: a pastel rainbow gradient in the pattern of fish scales. The silhouette of a mermaid holds a Progress Pride flag. Text is dark blue script. 
Text: MerMay LGBTQ+ Readathon Book Recommendation
“Out of the Blue” by Jason June 
-nonbinary main character
-gender/ sexuality exploration 
-fake dating Background: a pastel rainbow gradient in the pattern of fish scales. The silhouette of a mermaid holds a Progress Pride flag. Text is dark blue script. 
Text: MerMay LGBTQ+ Readathon
“Out of the Blue”
 “Crest, our protagonist, is a merperson who loves the ocean. Along the way, they have to come to terms with falling in love with a human and facing the conundrum of how to choose between their love for a person or a place when they literally can’t choose both.” -Jason June (he/him)
Read our full conversation with Jason June on our blog, vqlibrary.blogspot.com
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Our next #Mermay interview was with Ann Claycomb (she/her) author of “The Mermaid’s Daughter”, a modern look at the Little Mermaid story. Read the full conversation here: vqlibrary.blogspot.com/2025/05/a-me...
Background: a pastel rainbow gradient in the pattern of fish scales. The silhouette of a mermaid holds a Progress Pride flag. Text is dark blue script. 
Text: MerMay LGBTQ+ Readathon Book Recommendation
“The Mermaid’s Daugher” by Ann Claycomb
-sapphic romance
-reimagined fairy tale
-operaBackground: a pastel rainbow gradient in the pattern of fish scales. The silhouette of a mermaid holds a Progress Pride flag. Text is dark blue script. 
Text: MerMay LGBTQ+ Readathon
“The Mermaid’s Daugher”
 “Women with power(s) of their own, who don’t need/want men, have historically been suspect for all kinds of reasons, and I wanted it 100% clear that the sea witches are not evil.” -Ann Claycomb (she/her)
Read our full conversation with Ann on our blog, vqlibrary.blogspot.com
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
We’re celebrating the final week of MerMay with mini interviews from some of the authors featured on our MerMay LGBTQ+ Readathon list! First up is @rosesantoriello.bsky.social and “Haunt Me, Baby”! Read the full interview here: vqlibrary.blogspot.com/2025/05/a-me...
Background: a pastel rainbow gradient in the pattern of fish scales. The silhouette of a mermaid holds a Progress Pride flag. Text is dark blue script. 
Text: MerMay LGBTQ+ Readathon Book Recommendation 
“Haunt Me, Baby” by Rose Santoriello
-sapphic
-monster romance Background: a pastel rainbow gradient in the pattern of fish scales. The silhouette of a mermaid holds a Progress Pride flag. Text is dark blue script. 
Text: MerMay LGBTQ+ Readathon “Haunt Me Baby” 
“Monster Romance kind of has two subcategories—scary and cozy. The scary monster romances often feel like a Romantasy, just with a very non-human love interest. The other size is much more cozy! And reads a lot like contemporary, but with cute monsters.” Rose Santoriello (they/ them)
Read our full conversation with Rose on our blog, vqlibrary.blogspot.com
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Here’s a template you can use to tell us what you’re reading for the MerMay 2025 LGBTQ+ Readathon!!!
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Dark blue text reads “MerMay 2025 LGBTQ+ Readathon. Currently Reading. 
In the center is a book-shaped lavender square with a dark blue border. At the bottom are silhouettes of two mermaids holding Pride flags.
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Let’s Go!!!!! MerMay 2025!!!!
Background: a pastel rainbow gradient in the pattern of fish scales. The silhouette of a mermaid holds a Progress Pride flag. Text in dark blue script reads “Let’s Go !!!”
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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 16/04/2025
Extremely devastating news for transgender people in the United Kingdom. So much of what we face in the United States has shared roots in that country, and this Supreme Court decision there will make people far less free. Crackdowns on trans people are international, not limited to borders.
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Nicole Zelniker @nicolezelniker.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
"If you share ace books people might think you're asexual" ok and? I love my ace friends. I love ace books. Who the heck cares? ANYWAY, READ ACE BOOKS💜🤍🖤
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
We had so much fun at @trreadathon.bsky.social that we’re doing it again! …kind of. We’re hosting a MerMay reading event where we encourage people to read LGBTQ+ books featuring merfolk/ sea creatures! Signup form and suggested reading list in our 🌲!! #MerMay #MerMay2025 linktr.ee/vqlibrary
Background: a pastel rainbow gradient in the pattern of fish scales. The silhouette of a mermaid holds a Progress Pride flag. Text is dark blue script. 

Text: MerMay 2025 LGBTQ+ Readathon Hosted by the VQ Library
In the center of the image is our logo, which shows a book with rainbow pages lying open, a small pink heart floating out of the book.Background: a pastel rainbow gradient in the pattern of fish scales. The silhouette of a mermaid holds a Progress Pride flag. Text is dark blue script. 

Heading: How MerMay Works
Text: During the month of May, we are going to read books featuring LGBTQ+ characters and merpeople! You can join us! Make a pledge to read LGBTQ+ merperson themed books during May and to donate money to an LGBTQ+ organization for each book you finish. (You decide what amount to pledge.)Background: a pastel rainbow gradient in the pattern of fish scales. The silhouette of a mermaid holds a Progress Pride flag. Text is dark blue script. 

Heading: How MerMay Works
Text: Sign up via our Google Form (link in bio) so we know how many readers have joined our pod. We also have a list of Merfolk themed LGBTQ+ books! Tell your friends! Encourage them to swim along with us on this journey or ask them to match your pledge!Background: a pastel rainbow gradient in the pattern of fish scales. The silhouette of a mermaid holds a Progress Pride flag. Text is dark blue script. 

Heading: Suggested Organizations
Text: You can fundraise for any LGBTQ+ organization but here are two suggestions:
Mermaids UK- Aside from their on-theme name, “Mermaids has been supporting transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse children, young people, and their families since 1995.”
Virtual Queer Library- A small organization dedicated to making sure LGBTQ+ stories- real and fictional- are accessible to all. We offer a free mail-order library service of LBGTQ+ books, as well as lectures and discussions on LGBTQ+ themes in media.
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
In this time of increasing censorship, it is more important than ever that trans people are represented in the stories we tell and trans histories are preserved and taught. But visibility is not enough. Here’s to the Trans Day of Safety, of Belonging, of Equality, of Joy.
A white plushie bunny with pink and blue accents and the trans symbol on its chest. This is the Trans bunny from American McGee. She is reading a copy of “The Spirit Bares Its Teeth” by Andrew Joseph White.
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Vera Institute of Justice @vera.org · 31/03/2025
Jennifer Love, a transgender woman, survived six years of incarceration in a men’s prison. Now, she's working to support formerly incarcerated LGBTQ+ community members. Trans people will not be erased. This #TransgenderDayOfVisibility, we must fight for trans justice behind and beyond bars.
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Voices | Meet Jennifer Love: “Performance was my gateway to self-discovery”
YouTube video by Vera Institute of Justice
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Firestorm Books @firestorm.coop · 31/03/2025
TDOV as celebrated by stickers in our bathroom.
A die-cut sticker featuring the text Stay Strong with a heart in the blue and pink of the trans pride flag.A square sticker of a distressed trans pride flag surrounded by text that reads "Decide Today: If shit goes down I'd go to jail for you."A black and purple sticker with an illustration of the Star Trek USS Enterprise beside text that reads "Let us transgend where no transgender has transgended before."
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Rosiee Thor @rosieethor.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Submissions are OPEN!! If you’re a new/emerging aromantic author of YA fiction, @madelinedyer.bsky.social and I would love to see you in the inbox! Full submission guidelines here: madelinedyer.co.uk/call-for-sub...
Text reads: open call for submissions. Seeking new and emerging writers of young adult aromantic short fiction. Submission period from March 31st-April 28th. Link to application and guidelines in bio. This is a paid opportunity.
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Trans Journalists Association @transjournalists.org · 31/03/2025
Happy Trans Day of Visibility! To celebrate, we're awarding more than $15,000 in stipends to 30+ journalists to support them. These stipends will help develop careers of trans journalists, support fair and accurate coverage of trans communities, or both.
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Join the TJA's Monthly Giving Community | TRANS JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION LTD (Powered by Donorbox)
We're the Trans Journalists Association, the only trans-led organization of gender-expansive journalists in the U.S.For four years, we’ve bloomed as a volunteer-run organization bringing together expe...
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
A recap heading into the final weekend of the Trans Rights Readathon!!! @trreadathon.bsky.social Thirteen books read and $325 raised for @transrescue.org.web.brid.gy Three days left- LET’S GO!!!!!!
A heading of blue text reads “Trans Rights Readathon”. Below are five rectangles with a thick blue border. All are filled in, with the covers of “Hell Followed With Us” “Survival & Other Surprises” “Sisters of the Lost Nation” “I Feed Her To the Beast” and “I Am The Dark…”. At the bottom, blue text says “ #trr2025 @transrightsreadathon Graphics by @vqlibrary “A heading of blue text reads “Trans Rights Readathon”. Below are five rectangles with a thick blue border. All are filled in, with the covers of “Survival & Other Surprises” “Compound Fracture” “Peter Darling” “Most Ardently” and “Sir Callie and the Champions of Hellstone”. At the bottom, blue text says “ #trr2025 @transrightsreadathon Graphics by @vqlibrary “A heading of blue text reads “Trans Rights Readathon”. Below are five rectangles with a thick blue border. Three are filled in, with the covers of “Old Wounds” “The Trauma Cleaner” and “The Thirty Names of Night”. At the bottom, blue text says “ #trr2025 @transrightsreadathon Graphics by @vqlibrary “A heading of blue text reads “Trans Rights Readathon”. Below, text reads “I’m fundraising for” and “Currently raised”, with dotted lines beside them for people to fill in the answers. Pink lettering states that we have raised $325 for Trans Rescue. At the bottom, blue text says “ #trr2025 @transrightsreadathon Graphics by @vqlibrary “
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jamison shea 🌛 @wickedjamison.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
UNLOCK THE BOX & PERISH ❤️‍🔥 excited to reveal the cover of my upcoming gothic thriller, ROAR OF THE LAMBS, where a lying psychic and her juvenile delinquent take on an apocalyptic, demon core-inspired box. preorder now, on sale August 26, link in my bio.
the official cover for my next book, ROAR OF THE LAMBS. the text reads: "Unlock the box. Unleash the apocalypse. Roar of the Lambs. From the author of I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me, Jamison Shea." The illustration depicts a decorative carved box that is pale white, made of bone, with a sharp stick in the lock to keep it shut. The box is guarded by a large green snake that curls around it. Its mouth is open, fangs drawn. The background is dark. The foreground is gritty, a little grainy, with light purple scratches in the image."Know your place, little lamb." Winnie Bray is psychic and used to being ignored. And then one day she sees her death in Apollo Rathbun's future. It's better that they stay away from each other, but their fates are entwined. A box carved from bone whispers to them, and if they give in, calamity will follow.A trope map of ROAR OF THE LAMBS: psychic who's allergic to telling the truth, delusional with year ing, genderqueer delinquent with a (secret) heart of gold, nuclear physics-bending magic, dual pov, bi4bi, opposites attract, family beef that spans generations, Pandora's box as a family heirloom, what if we kiss in the creepy dungeon in my Gothic house, new date idea: stopping reach bros from destroying the planet, and since you don't want to listen to us, how about we throw a molotov cocktail through your front window? can you hear that?
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
The first weekend of Trans Rights Readathon is over, and here’s how we’ve done so far! Four books read and $100 raised for @transrescue.org.web.brid.gy !!!! @trreadathon.bsky.social
A heading of blue text reads “Trans Rights Readathon”. Below, text reads “I’m fundraising for” and “Currently raised”, with dotted lines beside them for people to fill in the answers. Pink lettering states that we have raised $100 for Trans Rescue. At the bottom, blue text says “ #trr2025 @transrightsreadathon Graphics by @vqlibrary “A heading of blue text reads “Trans Rights Readathon”. Below are five rectangles with a thick blue border. Four are filled in, with the covers of “Hell Followed With Us” “Survival & Other Surprises” “Sisters of the Lost Nation” and “I Feed Her To the Beast”. They are in the shape of book covers. At the bottom, blue text says “ #trr2025 @transrightsreadathon Graphics by @vqlibrary “
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Casper Falls (he/fae) @casperfalls.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Happy Trans Rights Readathon everyone ❤️🏳️‍⚧️ If you’d like to squeeze in a small poetry collection, ARCs of Survival & Other Surprises, poems about chronic illness, survival, and perseverance are still available in my bio link! #transrightsreadathon #trr
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Lambda Literary @lambdaliterary.org · 24/03/2025
Today is the last day to support our fundraising campaign to provide scholarships for our 2025 Writers Retreat and ensure this transformative program is accessible to all! We are still $900 away from our goal! Donate today and help spread the magic of LGBTQ+ literature. bit.ly/lambdaschola...
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Remy is so excited to have the opportunity to read an ARC of “Survival and Other Surprises” as part of their Trans Rights Readathon!! #trr2025 #transrightsreadathon @casperfalls.bsky.social
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A heading of blue text reads “Trans Rights Readathon”. Below is a large rectangle with a thick blue border in the shape of a book cover. Inside is the cover of “Survival & Other Surprises”, which shows a plushie leopard wearing an N95 mask and a hospital gown. Below, large letters read “Currently Reading”. At the bottom, blue text says “ #trr2025 @transrightsreadathon Graphics by @vqlibrary “
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Trans Rights Readathon @trreadathon.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Looking for some disability rep in your trans+ books? We’ve compiled a list of titles, along with the type of representation they include. There are lots more to choose from on our StoryGraph, and as always, drop your suggestions below! #booksky #transrightsreadathon #trr25
Book Recs 1/4, Neurodivergent Rep: The Broposal by Sonora Reyes (autistic author & MC). Pet by Akwaeke Emezi (selective mutism, neurodivergence). Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas (love interest and author have ADHD). A Tale of Hijinks and Honeydew by Alex Nonymous. Under the Dragon Moon by Mawce Hanlin (autism). Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution (neurodivergence).Book Recs 2/4, Neurodivergence: The Deep by Rivers Solomon (autism & ADHD author). Changelings: An Autistic Trans Anthology. Uncomfortable Labels by Laura Kate Dale (autism). The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester by Maya MacGregor (autism). The Duke Steals Hearts and Other Body Parts by Elias Cold (neurodivergent; releases May 2025). Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White (autism).Book Recs 3/4, Physical Disability and Chronic Illness: How to Tell When We Will Die: On Pain, Disability, and Doom by Johanna Hedva. Venom & Vow by Anna-Marie McLemore and Elliott McLemore (chronic pain, mobility aid use). Survival and Other Surprises by Casper E. Falls (chronic illness and long Covid, releases April 2025). Gays of Our Lives by Kris Ripper (MS). Nine of Swords, Reversed by Xan West (arthritis). Knot Body by Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch (chronic illness). Book Recs 4/4, Misc. Disability Rep: Care Work by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha (disability justice). Trans and Disabled, an anthology. Mooncakes by Wendy Xu and Suzanne Walker (Deaf rep). A Bone in His Teeth by Kellen Graves (injury, chronic pain, cane user). Fight + Flight by Jules Machias (hEDS & anxiety). Continuum by Chella Man (Deaf rep).
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
TOMORROW is the start of the Trans Rights Readathon!! @trreadathon.bsky.social We made these graphics to keep track of the books we read and the funds we raise. Feel free to copy them and use them too! #trr2025 #transrightsrradathon
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A heading of blue text reads “Trans Rights Readathon”. Below, text reads “I’m fundraising for” and “Currently raised”, with dotted lines beside them for people to fill in the answers. At the bottom, blue text says “ #trr2025 @transrightsreadathon Graphics by @vqlibrary “Background- a swirling gradient of pink and light blue.

A heading of blue text reads “Trans Rights Readathon”. Below are five rectangles with a thick blue border. They are in the shape of book covers. At the bottom, blue text says “ #trr2025 @transrightsreadathon Graphics by @vqlibrary “Background- a swirling gradient of pink and light blue.

A heading of blue text reads “Trans Rights Readathon”. Below is a large rectangle with a thick blue border in the shape of a book cover. Below, large letters read “Currently Reading”. At the bottom, blue text says “ #trr2025 @transrightsreadathon Graphics by @vqlibrary “
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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 19/03/2025
We reported on this a few days ago, but I want to point out this headline because this is where we are at. A bill in Arkansas would ban gender affirming HAIRCUTS for transgender youth. HAIRCUTS. This is a straight up North Korea state sanctioned hairstyle proposed law for youth.
lgbtqnation.com
GOP bill could ban hairdressers from giving gender-nonconforming haircuts to minors - LGBTQ Nation
The bill would allow anyone to sue someone who affirms a young person's transition, and it specifically mentions hairstyles.
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Was just over on the Bad Site and about 1/4 of the Women’s Day posts I saw were anti-trans. ANYWAY. Trans women are women. Happy Women’s Day. Women are amazing. Smash the patriarchy.
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
*Intergalactic Women’s Day
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Goth asexual icon, Edward Gorey. Happy birthday. 💜🤍🩶🖤
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Virtual Queer Library @vqlibrary.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
This is terrible. Sing louder. Sing on street corners. Help your LGBTQ+ friends set up basement shows. (Require masks at shows because we keep us safe!) www.newsweek.com/trump-kenned...
newsweek.com
Trump's Kennedy Center cancels gay men's chorus concert: What to know
President Donald Trump fired most of the center's board of trustees earlier this month and named himself chairman.
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Brian Goldstone @brian-goldstone.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
This is where we are now: An elementary school at Fort Campbell has removed all books from its library that so much as *allude* to slavery or the civil rights movement. The wholesale erasure of history in real time.
clarksvillenow.com
Books mentioning slavery, civil rights removed from shelves at Fort Campbell schools - ClarksvilleNow.com
At an elementary school at Fort Campbell, home of the 101st Airborne Division, librarians are hard at work scrubbing the shelves for books that contain references to slavery, the civil rights movement...
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