Official News Outlet for the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library Association
By Jeremy Selvidge A new California law that went into effect on January 1 prohibits state agencies from requiring travel to states that have enacted anti-LGBT legislation. The measure, introduced last year by Assembly member Evan Low, passed last fall. Under the new law, non-essential taxpayer-funded travel to four states—Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Kansas—is […]
By Thomas Maxheimer Clexacon Makes History With The First-Ever Entertainment Convention For LGBTQ Women And Allies The March 3-5, 2017 convention, which will be held in Las Vegas, NV, will be a celebration of LGBTQ women characters and stories that have provided comfort and support for the queer community. Tickets on sale now.
By Emilia Marcyk Long-time LGBTQ advocate Ann K. Symons was named as an ALA Honorary Member at Midwinter 2017. The honor recognizes her contributions to intellectual freedom, access and service to the LGBTQ community. She will receive official recognition during the Opening General Session at ALA Annual in 2017. Symons was previously awarded the ALA […]
By Thomas Maxheimer 7 Hollywood Movies Starring LGBTI Actors To Catch In 2017 Get the popcorn ready! Check the link for previews! Sir Ian McKellen – and Luke Evans – in Beauty and the Beast Kristen Stewart in Personal Shopper Ben Whishaw in Paddington 2 Ellen Page in Flatliners Cara Delevingne in Valerian Ezra Miller in […]
By Thomas Maxheimer During the recent ALA Midwinter 2017 conference, the GLBTRT hosted a social gathering at the Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta. Organizers estimate there were approximately 200 in attendance. During the festive event, the Adult Stonewall winners were announced, as well as the Over the Rainbow top ten. In addition, […]
The GLBTRT released its list of outstanding titles for adults at ALA Midwinter. The Over the Rainbow Project releases an annotated bibliography each year highlighting quality fiction and non-fiction for adults that authentically represents gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender experiences. Top Ten Over the Rainbow List Books The Firebrand and the First Lady: Portrait of […]
The GLBTRT announced the annual Stonewall Book Awards this week at ALA Midwinter. The Stonewall awards go to outstanding fiction and non-fiction for children, young adults, and adults which address the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender experience. The Stonewall Book Awards – Mike Morgan & Larry Romans Children’s and Young Adult Literature Award Magnus Chase […]
By Thomas Maxheimer New large public mural honors queer icon ‘Saint George Michael’ An Australian artist and DJ has canonized George Michael via a public mural depicting the “Patron Saint of Public Parks.” “We wanted a tangible space and moment where our community could honour and celebrate this gayngel [gay angel] magic,” Stereogamous wrote on Instagram. […]
By Thomas Maxheimer After Years Of Horrible Treatment In Prison, Chelsea Manning Will Soon Be Free Manning was originally given a 35-year sentence, an unprecedentedly long one for a crime that usually receives one to three years. The ACLU and other LGBTIQ advocacy groups cooperated on a petition which garnered more than 100,000 signatures. Manning […]
