Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau’s Post

Professional trust isn't earned. It's chosen. And that choice doesn't happen in a vacuum. It's subject to all sorts of societal pressures, prejudices, and cognitive biases. That means if we're going to choose trust in moments with no perceived personal advantage, we must first commit to the concept of togetherness - the radical notion that none of us are in this alone. Even at work. When we make that commitment, something inside us might soften. And then we might choose to reach for another. Even if we think that they're Queer. https://lnkd.in/gdTrdYRu #gaymansguide

We NEED stories from the plurality of the queer experience. We NEED stories from people from every color of the rainbow on our bookshelves. If you're worried that your story isn't unique enough or that the world doesn't need one more [fill in the blank] story, I’m here to tell you that you’re wrong. We need all kinds of stories from all kinds of queer writers. Because representation matters. YOUR STORY MATTERS. 🙌🏻 👉🏻 If you're a queer human who has a story burning inside you, check out the WRITE YOURSELF OUT ROADMAP with 5 simple steps to help you raise your voice and write your story. Writing a memoir is hard, but we can make it easier. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/df4aqGRw  #bookcoach #writingcommunity #lgbtqia #memoirwriting

Is the method to becoming who we are and expressing it eloquently in our lives the same as #madness? Today's episode with Karen Anne Coccioli is a singular answer. https://lnkd.in/gHEekp5S #gender #identity #lgbtq #GenderIdentityToday

I cannot overstate my disappointment with Scholastic and their decision to essentially ban books by authors who are primarily Black, brown, LGBTQ and disabled. As a kid I loved book fairs! I know firsthand the transformative power of books and I vividly recall how, all at once, 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' made me feel seen and fueled my passion for writing as a teen. As the founder of Black Girls Unscripted — an intergenerational org on a mission to amplify the voices of women and girls through storytelling — I can attest to the life-changing impact OUR stories have on our community. While book banning — the most widespread form of censorship — is not new, it has become a key tool for the creation of anti-black policies that not only perpetuate intolerance and ignorance, but keep people (of ALL ages and backgrounds) from learning about the factual history of racism and oppression in this country. According to stats provided by PEN America (years 2021–22), forty percent of banned books have a main or prominent secondary character of color while twenty-one percent directly address racism. This is all very intentional... Please give Amanda's video a quick listen, then visit pen.org/action to let them know you support their efforts to stop book banning. #fightcensorship #diversebooks #representationmatters #bookbanning #literacy #reading

Storytelling isn’t just a form of entertainment. For George M. Johnson, writing has the power to change lives. The award-winning Black non-binary author was named to the TIME100 Next, TIME‘s annual list of rising stars, and Out’s 100 Most Influential LGBTQ People. Their New York Times bestselling memoir, All Boys Aren’t Blue, is a powerful recounting of George’s adolescence growing up as a young Black queer boy in New Jersey. In this quote, George emphasizes the incredible power of storytelling, and how it opens paths for others to live their life more authentically. In talks, they illuminate issues that Black queer people still face today—like toxic masculinity, LGBTQIA policy and law, and intersections of oppression—and how these issues play out in communities on the ground. With honesty and openness, they show us how we have the power to create a world where all young people are free to be fully themselves. To learn more about George or to book them for your next event, check out their speaking page here: https://lnkd.in/gP7hgXQZ

Are you excited to join our book club tomorrow? Or maybe you've already read our book? 🤔 Here are a few more books to supplement your Body Trust learning, that speak about the intersection of Fatness and Queerness: 🌱 Fat & Queer: An Anthology of Queer & Trans Bodies & Lives by Miguel M. Morales, Bruce Owens Grimm, Tiff Ferentini 🌿 Fat Gay Men: Girth, Mirth, and the Politics of Stigma (Intersections, 1) by Jason Whitesel 🤍 Queering Fat Embodiment by Cat Pausé What other books should we add to this list? Let us know in the comments.  #InclusiveCommunity #BodyLiberation #BodyTrust #LGBTQBooks #SelfLove

I am excited to share the blog post “Proud to be queer, not just in June”! This blog post touches on intersectionality, queer culture, queer history, pride, and much more… I would love to hear your thoughts! https://lnkd.in/gsXQtdN3

What the term queer means to five different people Written by Rachel Rasker (26th July 2023)   Queer is a contested term for many. For some people, it's a powerful way to describe themselves and their community. For others, it's a more uncomfortable term – and historically, has been used as a slur. Rachel Rasker asks five people for their thoughts.   For more on this story, go to the link – https://lnkd.in/g_9k-x9S   #differentforeveryone #whatdoesqueermean #queer #jobseekers #lgbtsupport #genderdiversity #jobserach #jobboard #applynow #australiajobs #inclusionmatters #jobsearchAustralia