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Gender Un/Bound: Traversing Educational Possibilities
by Susanne Gannon Ampersand Pasley Jayne OsgoodThis collection is focused on the possibilities for unbinding people from gendered expectations in and around educational spaces, and accounts for the ways gender is reconstituted in and through education.This book presents a broad interpretation of gender, of what education might mean, and where educational experiences manifest. It explores more conventional schooling spaces to communally generated inclusive spaces, families and marginalised sites where gender is realised and contested. Alongside more familiar framings, the book incorporates decolonial and Indigenous contestations, theoretical innovations and methodological experiments that pry open the ways that gender binds and limits individuals. The chapters are organised in smaller conceptual clusters, offering multiple and overlapping reading paths according to the interests of the reader. A mapping of clusters and potential reading paths is included at the opening of the book, designed for instructors to expand course content.Written to enrich reading for preservice teacher education students and to challenge researchers, postgraduate and doctoral candidates, this book provides essential new perspectives on gender, education and the various ways in which they are un/bound together and apart.
The Gentleman and His Vowsmith
by Rebecca Ide&“A delectable read.&” —C.S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author A young lord, his future bride, and his former lover become unlikely allies to survive a deadly mystery in this spine-tingling historical fantasy of magic, murder, and steamy encounters.Lord Nicholas Monterris is trapped. The only heir to a declining dukedom, Nic is destined for a marriage of convenience. What he doesn&’t expect is for his bride to be Lady Leaf Serral, daughter of his father&’s hated rival. Tradition dictates the families are confined together while the marriage contract is crafted, which should be the worst part. Until Nic learns the Serrals&’ head negotiator is master vowsmith Dashiell sa Vare—beautiful, perfect Dashiell sa Vare—an old flame he has neither forgiven nor forgotten. Nic&’s only defense is false smiles and too much wine. When a dead body turns up, tension within the castle thickens. The first death is brushed off as an unfortunate accident, but a second reveals something sinister is unfolding at Monterris Court. As accusations fly and long-buried secrets surface, Nic must work with his former lover and his future bride to uncover a devious mastermind before they claim another victim. &“One part sweet and swoony romance, one part magic-infused mystery, and thoroughly enjoyable on all counts!&” —Maiga Doocy, author of Sorcery and Small Magics
Gentleman Jigger: A Novel of the Harlem Renaissance
by Richard Bruce NugentGentleman Jigger stands as a landmark novel, celebrated for its candid exploration of Black sexuality set against the dynamic backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance. The story follows Stuartt, a defiantly queer artist, who navigates the complexities of racial and sexual identity in a period of profound cultural upheaval. Originating from a distinguished light-skinned Black family in Washington D.C., Stuartt immerses himself into the burgeoning arts scene of Harlem, where he aligns with the "Niggeratti," a group of young, rebellious artists and writers. This collective boldly challenges their elders’ conviction that their creative endeavors should be dedicated solely to the advancement of racial equality.When their rebellion fizzles and they go their separate ways, Stuartt moves downtown to Greenwich Village where, where he fully indulges in his desires, intertwines with underworld figures, and achieves unexpected fame and fortune. It is also a world that, until his Hollywood debut, assumes that he is white.Part fictionalized autobiography, part social satire, Gentleman Jigger opens up a whole new dimension not only of the Harlem Renaissance but also of the racial and sexual politics of the Jazz Age.
A Gentleman's Gentleman: A Novel
by TJ AlexanderFrom the acclaimed author of Chef's Kiss, a groundbreaking trans Regency romance that's both delightfully witty and refreshingly iconoclastic.&“A Gentleman&’s Gentleman is a thoroughly charming confection of a romance. If you&’re looking for a tender, gentle slow burn, this is the book for you.&” —Cat Sebastian, author of We Could Be So GoodThe notoriously eccentric Lord Christopher Eden is a &“man of unusual make&” and even more unusual habits: he prefers to live far from the prying eyes and ears of the ton, and would rather have the comfortable company of his childhood cook and his aged butler than the swarm of servants and hangers-on befitting a man of his station. But Christopher&’s pleasant, if occasionally lonely life is upended when he receives word from his lawyers that, according to his late father&’s will, he must find a wife by the end of the Season if he intends to keep his family&’s fortune and the Eden estate. Christopher cannot imagine a worse fate: as he isn&’t attracted to women, his chances of making a wife happy are slim. Furthermore, if his quest to marry has any hope of succeeding, he must move to London posthaste and acquire some more suitable staff.Enter James Harding, Christopher&’s new, distractingly handsome—if rigidly traditional—valet. After a rocky start, the two strike up a fragile friendship amid the throes of the London Season . . . a friendship that threatens to shatter under the looming shadow of Christopher&’s impending nuptials—and the secrets both men are keeping. With its heady combination of dry wit, slow-burn romance, and a nuanced portrait of trans identity, A Gentleman&’s Gentleman stands to transform the historical romance genre as we know it.
George Valentine Dureau: Life and Art in New Orleans
by Howard Philips SmithNew Orleans artist George Valentine Dureau (1930–2014) has always been an enigma. His status as an important artist gained momentum beginning with his first exhibition at the New Orleans Museum of Art, then the Isaac Delgado Museum of Art, in the mid-1960s. Not only did his career undergo a meteoric rise, but his work proved at once controversial and provocative, nuanced and groundbreaking. Critics and collectors embraced his bold images, describing them as sexual, sensual, exploitative, erotic, iconoclastic, and innovative. Beneath the surface, Dureau was even more complex as a person and persona, as he crafted a sensational character out of his artistic acumen. His reputation dimmed after his death, but in recent years his importance, and that of the New Orleans art scene he occupied, has once again been recognized. George Valentine Dureau: Life and Art in New Orleans reassembles the pieces of Dureau’s puzzle-work life. The complexity of his life came together in the studio, where he created some of the most important artworks of the latter twentieth century. This lush publication features 100 large-format photographic plates, most of which have never been seen or published and surprisingly some in color. There are more than 200 illustrations and two essays to accompany the plates, along with a special section devoted to the artists and artwork of 1980s New Orleans, featuring hundreds of additional photographs, and several appendices of supplementary materials, such as interview transcripts, a timeline of Dureau’s life and career, a map of important locations, and a section on relevant art publications, invitations, and posters.
Geraldine
by Andrea ThompsonThe story of a woman who changes the world that wants to change her. Geraldine is born with an adventurer' s heart. Whether it' s escaping from boarding school in Rhodesia, or buying hormones from the local speed dealer in Weston-super-Mare, Geraldine is open to all the world has to offer— even if the world doesn' t quite know what to make of her. Arriving in Australia as an adolescent, Geraldine finds solace and self-discovery through music. As she grows into a woman, she not only inspires others but also learns to be accepted for who she truly is.
The Girl That My Mother Is Leaving Me For: A Tor Original
by Cameron ReedIn a corporate-run dystopia, a trans girl plucked out of poverty to give birth to a clone meets her replacement.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Girl You Know: A twisty dark academia thriller
by Elle Gonzalez RoseAn unputdownable and utterly compulsive dark academia thriller about who is allowed to break the rules and who suffers the consequences, perfect for fans of Ace of Spades and Holly Jackson.The week before Luna's twin sister Solina was supposed to head back for her final term at the prestigious Kingswood Academy, she told Luna she was dropping out. Twelve hours later, she was dead.Luna knows Solina's death wasn't an accident. There's a reason Solina didn't want to go back to Kingswood - Luna knows the truth is there and she has nothing left to lose. All she has to do is become Solina. There's no limit to how far Luna will go to avenge her sister - even if she has to burn all of Kingswood to the ground.
Glitch Girl!
by Rainie Oet&“Each poem is as raw as it is beautiful.&” —Alex Gino, author of ALA Stonewall Award-winning novel MelissaA middle grade novel in verse about a young trans girl who uses a computer game to process an ADHD diagnosis, isolation, and her relationship to gender for fans of Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff.J—&’s life is consumed by the roller coaster video game Coaster Boss, and by the power she exerts over the pixelated theme park attendees. Her life outside the game, however, is less controllable.Me.I&’m such a big space. I break the universe, a glitch.She's navigating ADHD, the loneliness of middle school, and an overwhelming crush on a girl named Junie. J— is convinced that Junie sees her as who she really is, a person who isn&’t &“bad&” just because she doesn't stay quiet and sit still in class. As a person who is realizing that the name she's been given doesn&’t really fit her. And that maybe boy doesn&’t either.Glitch Girl! follows J— from fifth to seventh grade, from the beginning to the end of her obsession with Coaster Boss, and to the start of a new friendship. When J— meets Sam, a nonbinary classmate, she begins to realize that it's okay to not fit into neat, pixelated boxes.
Go Luck Yourself: A Royals and Romance Novel (Royals and Romance)
by null Sara RaaschIt’s enemies to lovers in this sexy and delightful holiday mash up that pairs the spare prince of Christmas with the crown prince of St. Patrick’s Day!Someone has been stealing Christmas’s joy, and there’s only one clue to the culprit—a single shamrock. With Coal busy restructuring Christmas—and their dad now having a full midlife crisis in the Caribbean—Kris volunteers to investigate St. Patrick’s Day. His cover: an ambassador from Christmas to foster goodwill. What could go wrong? Everything, it seems. Because Prince Lochlann Patrick, Crown Prince of St. Patrick’s Day, happens to be the mysterious student that Kris has been in a small war with at Cambridge. They attempt to play nice for the tabloids, but Kris can’t get through one conversation without wanting to smash Loch’s face in—he’s infuriating, stubborn, loud, obstinate, hot— Wait—hot? Kris might be in some trouble. Especially when it turns out that the mystery behind Christmas’s stolen magic isn’t as simple as an outright theft. But why would a Holiday that Christmas has never had contact with, one that’s always been the very basis of carefree, want to steal joy? Can a spare prince even hope to unravel all this, or will Kris lose something way more valuable than his Holiday’s resources—like his heart?At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Goaltender Interference (Penalty Box)
by Ari BaranWill two struggling hockey players grab their second chance at love, or will it slide right through their grasp?Newly retired hockey star Aiden Campbell should be a man with no regrets. Instead he is consumed by them. When he runs into his ex in New York City ten years after they broke up, he&’ll have to confront his biggest regret of them all.Montreal hockey captain Matt Safaryan never expected to see his old flame again. Now that he has, he can&’t forget what they had, no matter how badly Aiden hurt him. Which is why Matt finds himself on Aiden&’s doorstep late at night with only a deep want driving him.One passionate night has them hooked all over again, but great sex was never the problem. Life after hockey has left Aiden adrift. Watching Matt push himself through chronic injuries isn&’t helping, but this time around they&’re determined to make this thing between them last. If only they can rebuild the trust they destroyed a decade ago.Giving their relationship a second chance might cut sharper than a blade, but it may also end up being their best play ever.
The Great Orchid Heist: A heart-pounding and hilarious sapphic romcom with a heist twist!
by Eleanor Vendrell'Fun, sexy hijinks in a sparkling debut' LEX CROUCHER'Bursts and blooms with wit and humanity' BETTY CORRELLO'A tender and swelteringly sexy romance' ANNA ZOE QUIRKE'I loved this warm, charming romcom' LILY LINDON'A total joy from start to finish' LAURA KAY****LOVE CAN BE A STEAL . . .Phil, never Philippa, is getting to breaking point with her dad and their mounting debts from his gambling problem. But when best friend and bad-influence Chaz offers a brazen solution - a heist of a rare orchid due to bloom for the first time in captivity - she obviously thinks he's joking.Phil's mission is clear: infiltrate the renowned Felborough Botanic Gardens as a volunteer, befriend the employees for intel, and on the big day make it out with the orchid.But falling head over heels for Lily, the grumpy head gardener's assistant, was not part of the plan, and as the heist approaches, Phil is faced with a dilemma: steal the orchid and break Lily's heart or risk losing everything . . .THE FIRST RULE OF THE HEIST . . . DON'T FALL IN LOVE****'An immersive and fun romcom heist with a great dilemma at its heart' C. L. MILLER'So much fun. A unique spin on the ever-entertaining heist novel' TESS AMY'An exceptionally warm and tender love story' TALIA SAMUELS
The Great Orchid Heist: A heart-pounding and hilarious sapphic romcom with a heist twist!
by Eleanor Vendrell'Fun, sexy hijinks in a sparkling debut' LEX CROUCHER'Bursts and blooms with wit and humanity' BETTY CORRELLO'I loved this warm, charming romcom' LILY LINDONTHE FIRST RULE OF THE HEIST . . . DON'T FALL IN LOVEPhil, never Philippa, is getting to breaking point with her dad and their mounting debts from his gambling problem. But when best friend and bad-influence Chaz offers a brazen solution - a heist of a rare orchid due to bloom for the first time in captivity - she obviously thinks he's joking.Phil's mission is clear: infiltrate the renowned Felborough Botanic Gardens as a volunteer, befriend the employees for intel, and on the big day make it out with the orchid.But falling head over heels for Lily, the grumpy head gardener's assistant, was not part of the plan, and as the heist approaches, Phil is faced with a dilemma: steal the orchid and break Lily's heart or risk losing everything . . .LOVE CAN BE A STEAL . . . ****'A tender and swelteringly sexy romance' ANNA ZOE QUIRKE'Wonderfully funny' BETH REEKLES'A total joy from start to finish' LAURA KAY'An immersive and fun romcom heist with a great dilemma at its heart' C. L. MILLER'So much fun. A unique spin on the ever-entertaining heist novel' TESS AMY'A smart, sexy botanical romp' SOPHIE LOXTON'An exceptionally warm and tender love story' TALIA SAMUELSReaders are LOVING The Great Orchid Heist:'Five HUGE golden stars!''Exactly what I needed for a cosy and captivating read!''Phil and Lily have my heart''Turns out gardens are kind of cool''If you read one book in 2025, make it this one!'
Greatest of All Time
by Alex Allison'A charming and tender look at love and the beautiful game.' Eliza Clark'A raw and propulsive book about love, football, and the pleasures and frustrations of the body.' Lara Williams'A brave and beautiful book . . . Delicate, devastating, brilliant - I loved it.' Ashley Hickson-Lovelace 'Call Me by Your Name meets Goal! An exploration of obsession, identity and belonging which sheds light on the hidden stories that must unfold within the world of our beautiful game.' Bruce Omar Yates Samson Kabarebe is on the verge of stardom. At just nineteen, he's poised to take the football world by storm. Joining a struggling Premier League team, he steps into the spotlight, taking over the position-and squad number-of a rising homegrown talent who is wrestling with his own dreams and desires.What begins as resentment between the two young athletes quickly evolves into an intense, undeniable bond. Samson's fiery drive, electrifying skills and irresistible charm spark a transformation, not just in the fortunes of the team, but in the lives around him. As their connection deepens, the story hurtles into a high-stakes world of competition, passion and raw want. Both men are forced to confront the pressures of masculinity, the ever-present threat of scandal, and the fragile balance of living in a body that could betray you at any moment.With humour, heart and a touch of rebellion, this tender novel explores queer love and the trials of growing up in the hyper-masculine world of sport.'Hypnotically compelling, tender, bleak, beautiful and perturbing, often all at the same time. Alex Allison has such a strong voice, and is such a remarkable talent. I hope to be reading his work for many years to come' Naomi Ishiguro'Compelling . . . a gentle reminder of what we allow ourselves to suffer in the name of love when we're young and don't know any better.' Justin Myers
Greatest of All Time
by Alex Allison'A charming and tender look at love and the beautiful game.' Eliza Clark'A raw and propulsive book about love, football, and the pleasures and frustrations of the body.' Lara Williams'A brave and beautiful book . . . Delicate, devastating, brilliant - I loved it.' Ashley Hickson-Lovelace 'Call Me by Your Name meets Goal! An exploration of obsession, identity and belonging which sheds light on the hidden stories that must unfold within the world of our beautiful game.' Bruce Omar Yates Samson Kabarebe is on the verge of stardom. At just nineteen, he's poised to take the football world by storm. Joining a struggling Premier League team, he steps into the spotlight, taking over the position-and squad number-of a rising homegrown talent who is wrestling with his own dreams and desires.What begins as resentment between the two young athletes quickly evolves into an intense, undeniable bond. Samson's fiery drive, electrifying skills and irresistible charm spark a transformation, not just in the fortunes of the team, but in the lives around him. As their connection deepens, the story hurtles into a high-stakes world of competition, passion and raw want. Both men are forced to confront the pressures of masculinity, the ever-present threat of scandal, and the fragile balance of living in a body that could betray you at any moment.With humour, heart and a touch of rebellion, this tender novel explores queer love and the trials of growing up in the hyper-masculine world of sport.'Hypnotically compelling, tender, bleak, beautiful and perturbing, often all at the same time. Alex Allison has such a strong voice, and is such a remarkable talent. I hope to be reading his work for many years to come' Naomi Ishiguro'Compelling . . . a gentle reminder of what we allow ourselves to suffer in the name of love when we're young and don't know any better.' Justin Myers
Greedy Guts: A frank, funny and feminist ode to fatness, appetite and pleasure from the Polyester Podcast host
by Gina Tonic'A must-read memoir... Her laugh-out-loud writing has guided a generation of readers towards body confidence' SUNDAY TIMES STYLE'Charming, radical, funny and intimate' BETHANY RUTTER'Savvy, hilarious and straight to the point' ALICE SLATER'Greedy Guts is a revelation - it's a book that'll make you laugh and cry in equal measure' IONE GAMBLE'I love this book so much; it's so funny and honest in a way that's really going to kick people in the teeth' SAMANTHA IRBYNobody talks about the nuances of life as a fat woman. To navigate friendship, careers, sex and chairs with handles in a body bigger than those around you.Growing up chronically online in the depths of South Wales, Gina Tonic was raised in one of the most unforgiving times to be a girl: the early 2000s. Grappling with the era's body shaming and blatant sexism while dealing with a growing body of her own, Gina had to learn to navigate a world where internet trolls were a given, fancying her was declared a fetish and starving herself was actively encouraged by her GP. As she grew a little older and wider, Gina started to embrace her fatness. With candour, heart and humour, she invites us to rethink beauty standards, fatphobic culture - and ourselves - and shows how fat and female liberation go hand in hand. Exploring sexuality and relationships, appetite and indulgence, this is an empowering ode to living a life without sacrificing a single ounce of pleasure.
Greedy Guts: A frank, funny and feminist ode to fatness, appetite and pleasure from the Polyester Podcast host
by Gina Tonic'A must-read memoir... Her laugh-out-loud writing has guided a generation of readers towards body confidence' SUNDAY TIMES STYLE'Charming, radical, funny and intimate' BETHANY RUTTER'Savvy, hilarious and straight to the point' ALICE SLATER'Greedy Guts is a revelation - it's a book that'll make you laugh and cry in equal measure' IONE GAMBLE'I love this book so much; it's so funny and honest in a way that's really going to kick people in the teeth' SAMANTHA IRBYNobody talks about the nuances of life as a fat woman. To navigate friendship, careers, sex and chairs with handles in a body bigger than those around you.Growing up chronically online in the depths of South Wales, Gina Tonic was raised in one of the most unforgiving times to be a girl: the early 2000s. Grappling with the era's body shaming and blatant sexism while dealing with a growing body of her own, Gina had to learn to navigate a world where internet trolls were a given, fancying her was declared a fetish and starving herself was actively encouraged by her GP. As she grew a little older and wider, Gina started to embrace her fatness. With candour, heart and humour, she invites us to rethink beauty standards, fatphobic culture - and ourselves - and shows how fat and female liberation go hand in hand. Exploring sexuality and relationships, appetite and indulgence, this is an empowering ode to living a life without sacrificing a single ounce of pleasure.
Greedy Guts: A frank, funny and feminist ode to fatness, appetite and pleasure from the Polyester Podcast host
by Gina Tonic'Greedy Guts gorgeously, excessively over-delivers. Charming, radical, funny and intimate' BETHANY RUTTER'Savvy, hilarious and straight to the point' ALICE SLATER'Greedy Guts is a revelation - it's a book that'll make you laugh and cry in equal measure' IONE GAMBLE'I love this book so much; it's so funny and honest in a way that's really going to kick people in the teeth' SAMANTHA IRBYNobody talks about the nuances of life as a fat woman. To navigate friendship, careers, sex and chairs with handles in a body bigger than those around you.Growing up chronically online in the depths of South Wales, Gina Tonic was raised in one of the most unforgiving times to be a girl: the early 2000s. Grappling with the era's body shaming and blatant sexism while dealing with a growing body of her own, Gina had to learn to navigate a world where internet trolls were a given, fancying her was declared a fetish and starving herself was actively encouraged by her GP. As she grew a little older and wider, Gina started to embrace her fatness. With candour, heart and humour, she invites us to rethink beauty standards, fatphobic culture - and ourselves - and shows how fat and female liberation go hand in hand. Exploring sexuality and relationships, appetite and indulgence, this is an empowering ode to living a life without sacrificing a single ounce of pleasure.
Guardian
by Katey HawthorneSequel to RivalWhile the other members of glam rock sensation The Rade indulge in public affairs and flirtations, bass player and soulful lyricist John has kept himself to himself. He's had no end of offers, seeing as he's the heart of the band (and stacked like a brick wall), but since losing his mortal lover, no one has sparked his interest. After all, to a centuries-old shapeshifter-fae, most people's lives are just too short for him to risk his heart on them.Then he meets someone who captures his attention as well as his long-buried protective instincts. Venkat, a shy but brilliantly talented energy vampire and classical violinist, is just coming off a triumphant US tour. He and John bond immediately over their love of music and blossoming mutual attraction. But Venkat has a past, one that seems to give his fae manager Red an unbreakable hold on Venkat's violin and life. And Red isn't above using it to keep him isolated and under his power.John and Venkat know the future could be theirs. But the road to freedom will lead directly through the darkest places in both their pasts.
A Guide to Providing LGBTQ+ Inclusive Reproductive Health Care: Pride in Birth
by Mari Greenfield Kate Luxion El Molloy Alice-Amanda HintonThis evidence-based guide brings together a wide range of information and practical tools for midwives, obstetricians, nurses, health visitors and birthworkers, empowering them to provide safe and compassionate care throughout the reproductive journeys of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people. This book may also be helpful to LGBTQ+ people in their own reproductive journeys.Throughout history, in cultures around the world, LGBTQ+ people have become pregnant, sought abortion care, miscarried, experienced infertility, given birth, and made decisions about infant feeding. Their reproductive journeys are increasingly visible, reflecting the changing social and legal recognition of sexual and gender minority people as parents. LGBTQ+ people require support during these significant life events which is appropriate, expert, and meets their needs. However, healthcare professionals and birthworkers may not always be confident in working with these clients and may lack understanding of LGBTQ+ clients’ experiences. There is also often insufficient attention paid to differences in the LGBTQ+ non-gestational parents' experiences. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this book brings together up-to-date research findings from a range of fields including medicine, psychology, sociology, law and public health, to provide a knowledge base and tools to support clients at different stages of pregnancy and parenthood. The book follows the reproductive journey, moving from pre-conception and fertility research, through pregnancy and birth, to postnatal physical and mental healthcare. It also addresses termination care and perinatal loss.The chapters contain vignettes to personalise the issues discussed, highlights key practice recommendations, and suggestions for further reading. This is an essential guide for student midwives and medical students, as well as health visitors, midwives and obstetricians in practice.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.
The Half Paper Moon
by Melissa IngoldsbyConnie Alvarez, still reeling from the recent horror of realizing her beloved girlfriend Barbara is missing or possibly deceased, is now on the witness stand for the high profile case as it leads to a possible murder.Testifying in court along with Barbara's father)about a series of strange and odd occurrences that happened prior to Barbara's disappearance, she tries to piece together the timeline along with the help of their mutual friends. Trying to tie together the scattered and broken pieces of her past and understanding the Barbara she knew may not have been exactly who she really was, it is a grief filled journey Connie feels she may not survive.
Harriet Tubman: A Novel
by Bob the Drag QueenTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Books of 2025 by Pride • Best New Books of Spring 2025 by Bustle • Most Anticipated Books of 2025 by LitHub • Biggest Books of March by Book Riot • Most Anticipated Books of March by Goodreads Featuring two new songs written for the audiobook and performed by Bob the Drag Queen! &“Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert is magnificent! I want to send to the folks who do the Nobel Prize for Literature. I don&’t know them, but I want them to read this!&” —Whoopi Goldberg &“It&’s a knockout.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) &“An emotional exploration of religion, external and internalized homophobia, the pressure of progressing Black liberation, and the importance of revisiting the past.&” —New York magazine From RuPaul&’s Drag Race winner, Traitors contestant, and host of HBO&’s We&’re Here comes an inventive, wondrous novel about American hero Harriet Tubman that remixes history into a fresh, dynamic novel about love, freedom, salvation, and hip-hop. In an age of miracles where our greatest heroes from history have magically, unexplainably returned to shake us out of our confusion and hate, Harriet Tubman is back, and she has a lot to say. Harriet Tubman and four of the enslaved persons she led to freedom want to tell their story in a unique way. Harriet wants to create a hip-hop album and live show about her life, and she needs a songwriter to help her. She calls upon Darnell, a once successful hip-hop producer who was topping the charts before being outed on a BET talk show. Darnell has no idea what to expect when he steps into the studio with Harriet, only that they have a short period of time to write a legendary album she can take on the road. Over the course of their time together, they not only create music that will take the country by storm, but confront the horrors of both their pasts, and learn to find a way to a better future. Original, evocative, and historic, Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert is a landmark achievement that will burrow deep into our hearts (and ears).
Health Care Civil Rights: How Discrimination Law Fails Patients
by Anna KirklandA free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press’s Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. Focusing on the provision of gender-affirming care, Health Care Civil Rights analyzes the difficulties and potential of discrimination law in healthcare settings. The application of civil rights law could be a powerful response to health inequalities in the US, but conservative challenges and the complex and fragmented nature of our health care system have limited the real-world success of this strategy. Revealing deep divides and competing interests that reverberate through patient experiences, insurance claims, and courtroom arguments, Anna Kirkland explains what health care civil rights are, how they work in theory and practice, and how to strengthen them.
Hello Stranger: Musings on Modern Intimacies
by Manuel BetancourtWitty and winkingly playful, Manuel Betancourt&’s Hello Stranger explores modern queer romance and the expansive possibilities of ephemeral intimacies&“Hello stranger.&” As an opening line, you really can&’t ask for better.Hello Stranger is a book about chance encounters—at a bar, through social media, in a bathhouse—and what a stranger can reveal about who we are and who we could still yet be. A stranger, after all, is a site of endless possibilities.As Manuel Betancourt looks back on his past relationships, he turns to characters and narratives that helped him question notions of what monogamy and coupledom (and relationships and marriage) can and should look like. From films like Before Sunrise and Cruising to the poetry of Frank O'Hara and the musicals of Stephen Sondheim, Betancourt uses pop culture to make sense of the alluring prospect of forging intimacies with strangers—even, or especially, the strangers within ourselves.At once a personal excavation and a broad cultural critique, Betancourt grapples with everything from online sexting and real-life cruising to divorces and throuples. Hello Stranger examines the intimacies we crave, value, and oftentimes destroy with rote familiarity.
A Helping Hand to Love Box Set
by Pat HenshawEveryone needs a helping hand at one time or another to find their path to love. Sometimes the hand is extended from a person or other times it’s a gentle push from circumstances. Either way, if like the gay men in these stories, the man takes the hint, he will discover happily ever after isn’t just a slogan but a reality.Contains the stories:12 Blind Dates: Two years after a bad breakup with his fiancé, Luke's friends think it's time he started dating again. A dozen blind dates should get him back into circulation, right?A Kiss in Time: When Joel, an undercover cop, asks graffiti artist Eric to become his roommate, Eric jumps at the chance to live with the handsome Joel. But when trouble follows Joel to his new place, is Eric ready to help save the roommate he’s falling in love with?The Thaw: Nebraska farmer Vladimir Wazniak and cowboy rancher Tommy Sullivan ended their friendship when Vlad kissed Tommy in college. Now ten years later they have a chance to mend their fences. Will love obliterate the fence once and for all?A Short Essay on Love: When star football player Jason Woodard reluctantly heads into the English writing lab, little does he know he’ll be walking into forever with tutor Steve Smith. All Jase thinks he needs is help writing an essay on love. But do they both really need a lesson in love instead?