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Today, in all of the excitement as NASA releases unprecedented new images of our universe, Invisible Strings is celebrating Dr. Jane Rigby!

Dr. Rigby is the Operations Project Scientist on the JWST team, and the recipient of the 2022 Out to Innovate LGBTQ+ Scientist of the Year Award.

Did you know?

James Webb, for whom the telescope is named, was involved in the lavender scare purge of LGBT government workers, including purging LGBT NASA scientists; if his policies had persisted into the present, the contributions of Dr. Rigby toward realizing these incredible new images might not have been possible!

Never forget that we have always been here, we will always be here, and we will do good for the world whether you want us to or not. In Dr. Rigby's words:

"Do fabulous science, be fabulous, and be kind,"

To learn more about positive contributions of LGBT people throughout history, we recommend "We Make it Better" by Eric Rosswood and Kathleen Archambeau

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Happy pride month!

Throughout June, Invisible Strings will be highlighting books that teach us about the history of our community and the history of Pride.

Today's book: We Make it Better by Eric Rosswood and Kathleen Archambeau

A stirring look at LGBT history: LGBT people have always played important roles in society. They have served their country, served in office, pushed for the protection of human rights, and have impacted all fields of study, sport, art and industry. We Make It Better offers biographies of some of the most famous thinkers and changers in history from Bayard Rustin, Alan Turing, Dr. Sally Ride, and Oscar Wilde to present day innovators and world changers such as Billie Jean King, Jason Collins, Ellen DeGeneres, Tim Cook, the Wachowski sisters, Sir Ian McKellen and more.

Positivity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and adults: But, more than a “who’s who” of LGBT history, We Make It Better is also a vibrant chronicle of the events in history where the LGBT community came together to fight for equality and to save lives. Learn how the community came together during the HIV/AIDs crisis, fought for marriage equality, protested discrimination, and pushed for progressive change throughout the years. Places and cultures important to the LGBT community are also proudly profiled. Learn about the events, places, people, and beliefs that are all causes for pride and celebration.

Here's the link to buy it from the world's first queer children's bookstore (that's us!):

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Happy pride month!

Throughout June, Invisible Strings will be highlighting books that teach us about the history of our community and the history of Pride.

Today's book: Queer: A Graphic History by Meg-John Barker and Julia Scheele

Activist-academic Meg-John Barker and cartoonist Jules Scheele illuminate the histories of queer thought and LGBTQ+ action in this groundbreaking non-fiction graphic novel.

From identity politics and gender roles to privilege and exclusion, Queer explores how we came to view sex, gender and sexuality in the ways that we do; how these ideas get tangled up with our culture and our understanding of biology, psychology and sexology; and how these views have been disputed and challenged.

Along the way we look at key landmarks which shift our perspective of what's 'normal' - Alfred Kinsey's view of sexuality as a spectrum, Judith Butler's view of gendered behaviour as a performance, the play Wicked, or moments in Casino Royale when we're invited to view James Bond with the kind of desiring gaze usually directed at female bodies in mainstream media.

Presented in a brilliantly engaging and witty style, this is a unique portrait of the universe of queer thinking.

Here's the link to buy it from the world's first queer children's bookstore (that's us!):

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Happy pride month!

Throughout June, Invisible Strings will be highlighting books that teach us about the history of our community and the history of Pride.

Today's book: Sewing the Rainbow: the Story of Gilbert Baker and the Rainbow Flag by Gayle Pitman, pictures by Holly Clifton-Brown

Set against the backdrop of San Francisco during the gay rights movement of the 1970s, Gilbert's story unfolds just like the flag he created: in a riot of color, joy, and pride. Today the flag is everywhere, even in the small town where Gilbert grew up!

Includes a Reader Note that provides more in-depth discussion of the beginnings of the gay rights movement and a more detailed look into Gilbert Baker's place in our shared history.

Here's a link to buy the book from the world's first queer children's bookstore (that's us!)

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Happy Pride Month!

Throughout June, Invisible Strings will be highlighting books that teach us about the history of our community and the history of Pride.

Today's book: Making Gay History by Eric Marcus

"Rich and often moving . . . at times shocking, but often enlightening and inspiring: oral history at its most potent and rewarding." -- Kirkus Reviews

A completely revised and updated edition of the classic volume of oral history interviews with high-profile leaders and little-known participants in the gay rights movement that cumulatively provides a powerful documentary look at the struggle for gay rights in America.

The rich tapestry that emerges from Making Gay History includes the inspiring voices of teenagers and grandparents, journalists and housewives, from the little-known Dr. Evelyn Hooker and Morty Manford to former vice president Al Gore, Ellen DeGeneres, and Abigail Van Buren. Together, these many stories bear witness to a time of astonishing change, as queer people have struggled against prejudice and fought for equal rights under the law.

Here's the link to buy it from the "for grownups" section of the world's first queer children's bookstore (that's us!)

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Happy Pride Month!

Throughout June, Invisible Strings will be highlighting books that teach us about the history of our community and the history of Pride.

Today's book: Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution by Joy Michael Ellison, pictures by Teshika Silver

"Someday girls like us will be able to wear whatever we want. People will call us by the names we choose. They'll respect that we are women. The cops will leave us alone and no one will go hungry."

Sylvia and Marsha are closer than sisters. They are kind and brave and not afraid to speak their truth, even when it makes other people angry.

This illustrated book introduces children to the story of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, the two transgender women of colour who helped kickstart the Stonewall Riots and dedicated their lives to fighting for LGBTQ+ equality. It introduces children to issues surrounding gender identity and diversity, accompanied by a reading guide and teaching materials to further the conversation.

Here is a link to buy the book from the world's first queer children's bookstore (that's us!)

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Hi there! We're the world's first queer children's bookstore.

I normally wouldn't jump on someone else's post to shill, but if you're looking for a trans-run indie bookstore to buy these from, we're a great option! We carry everything from board books to YA and even have a section of resources for grownups!

I'd have to double check our inventory but I'm pretty sure we carry all of these!

Sometimes I look at all the Middle Grades and YA lgbt+ lit that's getting published these days and I feel so *overwhelmed*

My high school had 5 lgbt books in it. 5. And I wouldn't honestly recommend...any of them these days.

And now...now there's so many out there that I, as a teacher on a teachers budget, just can't keep up with them all.

But A few I'm really thinking of buying-

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The World’s First Queer Children’s Bookstore is having a sale! 

In the week leading up to Pride Month, bone up on your queer history, or just find some stories to comfort/inspire/astound/enlighten you.

The entire inventory is 15% off this week (May 24-31) when you use the code PrePride at checkout!

Visit invisiblestringsbooks.com to browse our collection

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Today is Independent Bookstore Day!

That sounds like a great day to learn more about the world's first queer children's bookstore, or even become a patron so we can keep helping queer kids and the grownups who care about them!

www.invisiblestringsbooks.com to learn more

And www.patreon.com/invisiblestringsbooks to become a patron

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Happy Lesbian Visibility Day!

You COULD buy a high-vis reflective vest for every lesbian you know, or you could just share lesbian books so that kids everywhere can see stories about people both like and unlike themselves in their daily lives

.As the world's first queer children's bookstore, we can really only help you with one of those, but we also happen to think it's the more fun option anyway.

Here’s a link to shop for these books at the world’s first queer children’s bookstore (that’s us)! https://shop.aer.io/invisible_strings_bookshop

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It's Shelf Talker Saturday! This month we're featuring This is Our Rainbow: 16 Stories of Her, Him, Them, and Us Edited by Katherine Locke and Nicole Melleby

This is Our Rainbow is the first LGBT anthology for middle grade readers, and it's incredibly diverse! Not only in terms of the authors and the characters they present, but also in terms of storytelling. In this book you'll find slice-of-lifr, high fantasy, historical fiction, sci-fi, graphic novel... No matter what you're into you'll find something to suit in this wonderful book.

Here's the link to buy it from the world's first queer children's bookstore (that's us!)

And remember that you can see our longer, more in-depth reviews every month by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/invisiblestringsbooks

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Happy International Asexuality Day!

At Invisible Strings Bookshop, our goal is to connect people with stories about people both like and unlike themselves; here are some stories asexual people can see ourselves in, and that might just help those who don't fall on the ace spectrum to empathize and understand.

From our family to yours, we hope your day is aces!

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Happy Transgender Day of Visibility from the world's first queer children's bookstore!

Today is a day when trans youth can look to those who have been able to find safety in visibility and imagine possible futures for themselves, and for cis people to educate themselves openly and earnestly.

To help facilitate both of those things, we're offering a 15% discount if you enter the code TDOV22 at checkout from Invisible Strings Bookshop! The code will be active for one week (until 4/7).

We hope you can find some stories that reflect your own experience, and some that are unfamiliar to you and can help expand your understanding of transness!

Here's a link to the shop!

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It's Shelf Talker Saturday!

Today we're Featuring: You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

The world is a lot to handle right now and no one, regardless of their situation, can be blamed for taking a step back from it for a few hours. For me, this book was the perfect way to do that. You Should See Me in a Crown is a delightfully gay high school rom com with just enough tension to make the ending payoff really hit, and more than enough love to fill you up before you emerge from the pages and head back into the real world.

Here is the link to buy it from the world's first queer children's bookstore (that's us)

And remember that you can see our longer, more in-depth review every week by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/invisiblestringsbooks

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It's Shelf Talker Saturday!

This week we're highlighting: Calvin by JR and Vanessa Ford

This picture book gives language to what trans kids experience and helps them feel less alone; even their feelings of isolation are shared by other trans kids! It also models best practices for parents, teachers, and other caregivers when a child in your life comes out as trans.

Here's a link to buy the book

And remember that you can see our longer, in-depth review every week at patreon.com/invisiblestringsbooks

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The link to the Patreon is broken, but it should be patreon.com/invisiblestringsbooks!

Are you wasting away your days just wishing that, somewhere out there, there was a queer children's bookstore with a book club you could join?

Good news!

The world's first queer children's bookstore (that's us) is about to launch their book club! Wow!

At our first meeting on Monday, February 21st, we'll be discussing important things such as:

When we should meet

How often

What the vibe of the book club should be

What books we should read together this year

And, most important of all:

Naming the Book Club

You can find all the details, join the book club, and make your voice heard on these important topics over at our Patreon!

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Are you wasting away your days just wishing that, somewhere out there, there was a queer children's bookstore with a book club you could join?

Good news!

The world's first queer children's bookstore (that's us) is about to launch their book club! Wow!

At our first meeting on Monday, February 21st, we'll be discussing important things such as:

When we should meet

How often

What the vibe of the book club should be

What books we should read together this year

And, most important of all:

Naming the Book Club

You can find all the details, join the book club, and make your voice heard on these important topics over at patreon.com/invisiblestringsbooks

#queer #queer business #independent bookstore #indie bookstore #kidlit #bookstore #lgbt #queer run business #queer kidlit #book club