Leeds LGBT+ Literature FestivalJan 264 minEpiphany of a BibliophileI felt sad that my friend was uncomfortable sharing their book selection with me, for fear of being judged for it, but I was also recognisin
Leeds LGBT+ Literature FestivalNov 5, 20215 minIs it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s poor bi+ representationSuch onscreen adaptations continue to erase and poorly write bi+ characters, playing to harmful stereotypes (just give us a bi who can’t si
Leeds LGBT+ Literature FestivalJul 12, 20214 minWhy do we need LGBT+ literature festivals?There are so many layers to our identities in terms of gender and sexuality, and seeing other people who don’t fit within that cis-heteronor
Leeds LGBT+ Literature FestivalJul 11, 20216 minRepresentations Of Celebratory Queerness In Cinema Real-life queer stories are filled with the joys of life, the excitement of a new romance, the comfort of finding acceptance, the inner-stre
Leeds LGBT+ Literature FestivalJul 9, 202110 minThe Importance of LGBTQ+ Characters in YA LiteratureRepresentation is an opportunity for all of you to be seen, and shown, and heard and recognised. It’s all of you; not just the asexual or qu
Leeds LGBT+ Literature FestivalJul 7, 20214 minI Blame The Internet I found spaces where people felt the same as me. Being a fan led me to where I was honoured by people sharing their authentic selves and th
Leeds LGBT+ Literature FestivalApr 26, 20213 minLesbian Visibility Day - Visibility and RepresentationI think it’s really important that LVD provides a platform in an accessible way – not just in the form of celebrities, but also...
Leeds LGBT+ Literature FestivalFeb 27, 20214 minThe Importance of an Inclusive LGBT+ History Month And, just like that, I realised that what I was feeling was an accumulation of frustration, fear and determination. I am in my thirties...
Leeds LGBT+ Literature FestivalAug 2, 20201 minThe Bisexual Agenda - Bisexual BookwormsAs part of Leeds Virtual LGBT+ Literature Festival, one of our organisers joined The Bisexual Agenda podcast to talk about bi+ rep...