Libraries Respond: Drag Queen Story Hour
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Many libraries across the country have been hosting or participating in Drag Queen Story Hours. A few have experienced pushback from some members of their community. To support libraries facing challenges we have established this collection of resources. We will continue to add to it and welcome your contributions. 91´«Ã½, through its actions and those of its members, is instrumental in creating a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive society. This includes a commitment to combating marginalization and underrepresentation within the communities served by libraries through increased understanding of the effects of historical exclusion.
Note: Decisions about programming are made at the local level and are based on individual library policy.
What is Drag Queen Story Hour?
Drag Queen Story Hour is a program or event featuring drag queens reading stories to children in libraries, schools, or bookstores. It was created by Michelle Tea and in San Francisco, California. The official Drag Queen Story Hour website is
Share Your Story
We want to hear your stories about Drag Queen Story Hour. Share your successes and your challenges using the hashtags:
#LibrariesRespond #DragQueenStoryHour
91´«Ã½ Resources
Toolkits & Best Practices
- - created by the Rainbow Round Table
- (AASL)
- Program session from the 2018 Public Library Association (PLA) Conference
- - created in partnership with the 91´«Ã½ Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) and Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS)
Relevant 91´«Ã½ Library Bill of Rights Interpretations
Relevant 91´«Ã½ Policy Development Resources
- - a LibGuide from the 91´«Ã½ Library
Blog Posts from Across 91´«Ã½
Resources Recommended by 91´«Ã½ staff and members
Books
- by Jamie Campbell Naidoo
- ISBN: 9781610694872 1610694872 OCLC Number: 862958393
- by Rae-Anne Montague, Lucas McKeever
- ISBN: 9781634000314 1634000315 OCLC Number: 992225700
- by Mary Schreiber
- ISBN: 9781440863929
- by Ellen Greenblatt
- ISBN: 9780786448944 0786448946 OCLC Number: 630498096
- by Carlos A. Ball
- ISBN: 9780674972193 0674972198 OCLC Number: 959649250
Articles & Websites
- Follow on Twitter
- , June 13, 2019
- , Advocate, January 10, 2019
- , Buzzfeed, November 15, 2018
- , American Libraries Magazine, September 20, 2018
