What is SWAG4GCLS? S: Sapphic W: Writers A: Achieving G: Goals Simple as that! And authors you can still sign up until November! Run don’t walk! 👇 secure.givelively.org/donate/golde...

GCLS, in partnership with SASS, continues to encourage readers to take action against book bans. By requesting sapphic books through Libby, you help show these stories are wanted, read, and valued. #SWAG4GCLS runs throughout November! Sign up TODAY!

The sapphic community has shown up loudly and proudly this week — declaring that our stories are not up for censorship and we will not stand by while they’re erased.

Banned but not erased. 28% of all books banned for LGBTQ+ representation feature a transgender and/or genderqueer character. These stories matter. #ReadBannedBooks #QueerLit #SapphicStories #TransVoices #WLW #SapphicsWithTheBanned #GCLS

People with disabilities or who are neurodivergent appear in 10% of all banned books. Silencing these stories means erasing representation. Every time we read, we push back against these efforts. #ReadBannedBooks #DisabilityRepresentation #NeurodivergentVoices #GCLS

These are just a few of the most banned queer books in the U.S. today. GCLS champions sapphic and women-loving-women literature by elevating its quality, visibility, and community. Every banned book is proof of the power of our stories. #ReadBannedBooks #SapphicStories #WLW

1 in 4 banned books highlights an LGBTQ+ character. These stories are targeted because they affirm lives and identities that deserve to be seen. We stand with readers and writers to ensure these stories are recognized, celebrated, and never erased. #ReadBannedBooks #QueerLit

Sapphic stories thrive when readers show up! Request their books at your local library Follow/engage with authors online Buy from indie, small, and mid-size publishers Leave positive reviews Together we make sure these stories are never pushed to the margins #WLWStories #GCLS

At the GCLS, we uplift sapphic and women-loving-women voices so they’re seen, celebrated, and never erased. GCLS is excited to partner with SASS throughout this week to promote protecting Sapphic Stories. #SapphicsWithTheBanned #SapphicLit #BookBans #LGBTQAuthors #WLWStories #GCLS

The four winners of the audiobook narrator award

Karen Solt is the winner of the award for non fiction!

Can you fit an entire #gcls2025 Con in a Subaru? Yes! Yes you can! Heading your way, Albany! Can’t wait to see everyone!

Last and ANYTHING but least is Betsy Carswell, Director of the GCLS Board! 👑👸🏼 This is the final post in our ☁️✨Meet the GCLS board 🩷✨ series and we’ve had such a blast. Keep an eye out for all of us at the con and we’re excited to see you all on Wednesday in Albany!

⭐ Meet the GCLS Board 👔 Almost done! Next up we have Queen Jade who is our Director of Business Development. Make sure to say hello in Albany!

🖥️ Meet the GCLS board! ⚡ Next up is Jade Lovewell! Jade is our Director of Technology and master of all things digital for the board 🩵 Say hello when you see Jade in Albany NEXT WEEK!!

GCLS Statement on Mahmoud v. Taylor Decision From the GCLS Board President

We're BACK for our the final members in out "Meet the GCLS Board" series! So, meet Bridget (for those who have yet to have the pleasure) ⭐ She is the Board Vice President and Conference Director and has been hard at work getting everything ready for GCLS 2025 (in 15 days!) 🤩

Are you coming to #gcls Albany? Let us know in the replies and who are you most excited to see! 😍

Only 25 days until GCLS 2025! Want to stay updated on everything? Check out our linktree for the full schedule, FAQs and the most recent Information for Attendees! linktr.ee/goldencrownls

Awards and Day passes available NOW! Visit www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org/2025-annual-...

🌈 It's National Give OUT Day! Support GCLS in championing sapphic literature through awards, education & community. Your donation unlocks bonus funds to help amplify LGBTQ+ voices. Together, let's keep our stories alive! 🏳️‍🌈 #GiveOUTDay Link: www.giveoutday.org/organization...

❤️ Meet the GCLS board 📚 Next up is the sensational Cindy Rizzo, our Director of Fundraising! Say hello to Cindy below and when you see her in Albany (8 weeks!) ⭐

💫 Meet the GCLS Board ⭐ Next up, we have Patrice James, our Director of Diversity and Inclusion! 🤩 Say hello in the comments and wish her a happy birthday for today!

💐 Meet the GCLS board 📚 Next up is Ann Shanks Etter, our glorious treasurer! Say hello to Ann in the comments and when you see her in Albany ⭐

We’re so excited to announce Penny Mickelbury as our Trailblazer for 2025! GCLS will honor her at the 21st Annual Goldie Awards Ceremony in Albany, New York on July 19, 2025.

We are pleased to announce that the voting for the Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award is now open! This award recognizes the books that have been picked as the favorites among nominated entries. goldencrown.secure-platform.com/a/page/Ann-B...

📚 Meet the GCLS Board 💖 Next we have the fabulous Becks Quirk as our Director of Outreach! 🤝 Come say hi in Albany! #gcls #sapphicliterature #gcls2025

I JUST voted, and tough decisions were made. 😓 Soooo many great books❣️❣️ Best wishes to ALL Goldie Finalists. 👇👇👇