In honour of Transgender Awareness & Remembrance Week, we’ve curated a selection of books that amplify the voices of transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming authors; from raw and intimate memoirs to heartfelt fantasy there is something for everyone! Check these titles now! 📖
Read moreLinks We Love: 2-Spirit Authors & SheridanPride Books To Enjoy!
To celebrate Pride this year, check out this list of books by 2-Spirit authors! Learn more about their experiences and appreciate quality poetry easily through the Sheridan Library. If you’re looking to expand your book list, check out this blog! 📖
Read more#ProudToBe: Saz McKean
“I’ll be honest, I didn’t know about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community until I was about 10 years old, and only because my dad introduced me to his gay colleague from work. Little 12-year-old Saz didn’t exactly get why it was such a big deal; “Okay, he likes guys, so what?” I thought, “So do my friends and I”.
Read moreNational Coming Out Day 2021: More Than Just a Day
“I don’t think National Coming Out Day should be about pressuring people out of the closet though, which unfortunately I’ve seen happen in the past. Everyone's story is different, and everyone is on a different point in their journey; sharing our experiences can helps us feel connected and inspired – and even if you don’t have a story to share yet, it doesn’t mean this day isn’t for you.”
Read more#ProudToBe: Nazrin Alaskarov
When I was in 8th grade, I first discovered that I liked girls. I didn’t know a single queer person back then so it took me a few months to come to terms with this part of me.
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