If you don't understand how this will be used to target LGBTQ+ books, read this piece by @penamerica.bsky.social 's @tasslyn.bsky.social and Jon Friedman: many book banners consider ALL queer content sexually explicit. www.slj.com/story/The-Ug...

This is absolutely book banning, despite the minister's denials, and I have no doubt that LGBTQ+ books will be targeted. But also- many Alberta teachers and librarians are deeply committed to queer inclusion and to readers' rights and will continue to fight book bans. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

“Pride Puppy! and books like it aren’t controversial—they offer children a chance to see themselves and others with empathy and understanding. Inclusive literature doesn’t push a particular belief; it simply acknowledges that all families and identities deserve to be part of the story.”

Alito's opinion in Mahmoud v. Taylor is poisonous homophobia that gives parents a de facto right to ban books in public school classrooms. It's violently stigmatizing toward LGBTQ families and filled with lies and bigotry. Every justice who joined it should be ashamed. slate.com/news-and-pol...

Yesterday- the day after the ruling on Mahmoud v Taylor- @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social and I read Pride Puppy to kids and families at a Queer and Trans Farmers Market. It was a good reminder of why we wrote the book. So much queer joy. Happy Pride, friends.

PRIDE PUPPY illustrator @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social included her own (ADORABLE) pup in the book. When I read and talk about this book with kids, this is always one of their favorite pieces of behind the scenes trivia.

This Thursday at The Rainbow Cafe at 2pm Come here me tell stories for That Was Then…stories worth telling hosted by Brian Cope and presented by Senior Pride Network Toronto Rekai Centre at WellesPlace and @the519to.bsky.social

Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia graduate and pro-Palestinian activist, was released on bail after more than 100 days of detention on Friday. He said if President Trump’s goal had been to suppress pro-Palestinian speech, he had “absolutely failed.” nyti.ms/3ZJ6ZCb

Tomorrow at St James Cathedral, I’m telling a story about becoming a storyteller & paying homage to John Strachan,1st Bishop of Toronto,nemesis of William Lyon Mackenzie & perhaps 1 of the reasons I became a storyteller! Tickets at www.zeffy.com/ticketing/qu...

Replay Storytelling,Queers in Yr Ears & St.Jame Cathedral bring you an evening of stories devoted to Queer Faith. Explore sacred,spiritual & personal stories that holds space for questions, quandaries, & quiet acts of devotion that shape queer spiritual life. Sat June 21 Doors 7:00pm | Show 7:30pm

Linda Ludke, a librarian from London is matching her favorite books with her clothes. It's her thing! She paired our wordless book ONCE A BIRD with this beautiful bird pattern dress and... the duo made it to the Museum London's exhibition Fashion: Grit, Glamour and Guts! @stormliterary.bsky.social

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/no...

Next up for Queers in Yr Ears Sat June 7th 11am-4pm we imagine what queer lives might have been like at The Village at Black Creek as 1st Saturdays program celebrates Pride! TJ Banate, Jeffrey Canton & Rico Rodriguez offer stories that explore the possibilities of queer experiences in Upper Canada!

Pride’s in the air & Queers in Your Ears is delighted taking to the stage at Jumblies Theatre this Sat May 31st to celebrate Pride! Come hear Queers in Your Ears with Rico Rodriguez Jeffrey Canton Cole Dille and Cole White - we promise to queer your hearing and get you ready for Pride!

"Protests are happening in towns of all sizes ON A REGULAR BASIS. Even Republican strongholds are hosting regular protests! Outside of the national events, March and April had about 200-300 protests a week. In May, the weekly average is between 525-650." open.substack.com/pub/thepeopl...

Can you share? This Thurs May 29th & Fri May 30th, join me for a 2-part online workshop on Telling My Queer Story looking at some of the different ways that we can think about how we can approach telling stories specifically as 2SLGBTQIA+ You can register at www.eventbrite.ca/e/telling-my...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/do...

‘I moved to London eight years ago to study neuroscience at University College London. Since then, rents have nearly doubled but the square footage of my digs has stayed the same..’ Rose Dodd on the impossible compromises of renting in the capital: www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/ma...

This is a crucial moment to speak up and make it clear that Prime Minister Carney must put the public good ahead of corporate profit. I just sent him and my MP a letter using 350 Canada's quick tool. Add your voice now! win.newmode.net/350org/carney

Ottawa Morning with Rebecca Zandbergen: How queer stories are taking centre stage at Arts Court -use the code “QUART” & get yr ticket for $5.00 at 🔗✨ www.eventbrite.ca/e/transforma...

Beautiful day for a walk 🦊😜

Here is Habba’s tweet announcing the charges

My statement on the charges filed against me:

The Birds of a Feather kicks off Pride Month w/Queers in Yr Ears-Rico Rodrigouz,Jeffey Canton,Cole White & Cole Dille who will share queer stories & facilitate a discussion on the importance of hearing queer voices! Join us on Saturday May 31 from 4-6pm Jumblies Theatre & celebrate Pride Month w/us!

‘On 20 February, Crippen appeared at the Benevolent Fund Dinner and Ball at the Criterion with Ethel Le Neve on his arm. She was wearing Belle’s “rising sun” diamond brooch.’ Ysenda Maxtone Graham on the Victorian murderer Dr Crippen: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

Trumpaganda is nauseating

Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social & I had a super fun conversation about LAWLESSS that's up now at Salon! @salonnewsroom.bsky.social Check it out: www.salon.com/2025/05/16/a... And if piques your interest, get the book! (w/ discount code STRICT24): bookshop.org/p/books/lawl...

This is a crucial moment to speak up and make it clear that Prime Minister Carney must put the public good ahead of corporate profit. I just sent him and my MP a letter using 350 Canada's quick tool. Add your voice now! win.newmode.net/350org/carney

Join Queers in Your Ears at the 46th Toronto International Storytelling Festival for Something Old, Something New w/ @jeffreycanton123 @francesmk66 (aka Clare Nobbs) & introducing Cole White & Carmelle Wolfson at @thewell_to Get tickets now at storytellingtoronto.org/Festival-2025

Once an ignoramus always an ignoramus- that’s the @dougford.bsky.social

The 46th Toronto International Storytelling Festival starts Friday! Saturday at 4pm Queers in Yr Ears presents Something Old, Something New w/Jeffrey Canton, Clare Nobbs & new tellers Cole White & Carmelle Woodson at The Well 486 Front St W Get tickets at storytellingtoronto.org/Festival-2

‘This is Helen Garner! A woman fluent in French, who compares translations of Rilke for fun. Like the protagonists of her novels, the writer of these diaries is a resourceful, socially skilled woman.’ Anne Enright in the new issue, online now: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

Hello—on Wed evening I’ll be at Ely Cathedral for the first event in a reading/speaking tour for Is A River Alive? Then around & about through May. Dates & places below in case you might make it. On the lives, loves, deaths & rights of rivers… Ely tickets here! www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/ely/r...

I just signed a petition started by a North Island community member, calling on Pierre Poilievre to remove Aaron Gunn as a candidate in the federal election. Will you join me here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pi... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pi...

School officials in Maine say they will not comply with a proposed agreement from President Trump’s administration that would bar transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports.