Sarnia Speaks: Drag Storytime

According to Drag Story Hour, the idea of Drag Story Time “was created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions, under the leadership of Julián Delgado Lopera and Virgie Tovar, in San Francisco in 2015. It started out as drag artists reading stories to children in libraries and grew into a global phenomenon.”

What is it? Storytellers using the art of drag to read books to kids in libraries, schools, and bookstores.

In the eight years since it’s inception, however, Drag Story Time events across the globe have been the target of hateful criticism, the most vocal of whom, according to CBC, are members of alt-right groups. Over the years there have been numerous violent events targeted at 2SLGBTQAI+ night clubs and citizens.

Join Sarnia Speaks, in partnership with Diversity Ed, on Wednesday, February 8, 2022 at the Sarnia Library Theatre as we hear the stories of those who deliver and participate in Drag Storytime.

This dialogue is intended to be a safe space for anybody who wants to listen or learn with an open mind, and is moderated by a professional with experience in the field.

NOTE: this dialogue is not intended to be a platform to ask for or give medical advice. Due to the nature of an open dialogue, we cannot predict what content will be discussed. Attendees should understand that dialogue will be unfiltered and may include content that could be upsetting to some.

Free admission, no RSVP or tickets required. For more information, please contact Danielle Catton at sarniaspeaks@gmail.com.