As the leaves fall and the air turns crisper, the literary world prepares to embrace a new harvest of vibrant voices and groundbreaking stories. This November, we're thrilled to present our most anticipated LGBTQIA literature: a cornucopia of compelling narratives that will warm your heart and ignite your imagination. From Lambda-finalist Vincent X. Kirsch's heartwarming celebration of friendship and first love to the newest detective thriller by mystery master (and two-time Lambda winner) Greg Herren, these works have so much to offer you this winter. So, grab your favorite cozy blanket and a hot beverage, because the literary feast of November is about to begin, and it's bound to be a season of discovery, celebration, and transformation. Read More
We’ve got something exciting to share! Poet, scholar, and fiction writer Carol Guess has granted us access to one of...
As the genocide in Gaza continues, we want to remind our community that we are here as support and a resource. In the spirit of that mission, we present a list of queer Palestinian/Anti-Zionist Jewish writers/activists/scholars. Buy, read, support! Looking for more information on queerness and Palestine? Check out our resources at the bottom of the page! Read More
Poetry and death have long been intertwined, a tradition that finds its place in times of crisis and offers solace...
We are thrilled to share an excerpt from Lambda Literary fellow mimi tempestt's second book the delicacy of embracing spirals (City Lights, 2023), which "presents a blend of theatre and melodrama, narrative and lyricism,and ranges from a confrontation with abusive lovers and predatory promoters, to an excoriation of police brutality and gender oppression, to a critique of the commodification of Black artists for white consumption." Read More
The Sealey Challenge is upon us! The Sealey Challenge, begun by noted poet Nicole Sealey in 2017, asks readers to try to read a poetry book a day for the month of August. In particular, they ask you to consider marginalized writers, such as those queer, BIPOC, disabled, or otherwise disfranchised. It has spread like wildfire all over social media and beyond, and you can even grab Sealey Challenge Bingo cards and Certificates now! Read More
As we reach the end of July, Lambda is proud to continue celebrating the powerful movement that this month tries to highlight in just 31 days: Disability Pride. Far more than just a series of events, Disability Pride seeks to raise awareness, challenge dominant conceptions, and promote inclusivity for people of all abilities. It is a time when we embrace the unique experiences and perspectives that individuals with disabilities bring to our communities, workplaces, and society and reflect on how we can make these places more inclusive and equitable to all. Read More
August's Most Anticipated LGBTQIAP+ Books Read More
Sjohnna McCray, the accomplished poet, has died (March 7, 1972 – June 21, 2023).
McCray won the 2015 Academy of American Poets First Book Award (previously known as the Walt Whitman Award) for his book Rapture. According to the Academy of American Poets, judge Tracy K. Smith said of his writing, Read More