The Big Gay Read | Discussing The 57 Bus with Community Leaders

Join AADL, Dr. Jennifer Tang (Everwell Health and Counseling) and Carolyn Stilwell (Dispute Resolution Center) as they explore The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater. We will touch on topics from the book as they pertain to the world we live in.

Haven't read the book? No problem! This conversation will be fruitful for anyone interested in non-binary/trans identities, teenage brain development, and restorative justice.

Come Out! In Detroit: Telling the Story of Michigan’s First LGBTQ+ Pride

A conversation with illustrator Isabel Clare Paul and historian Tim Retzloff, who teamed up to create the comic “Come Out! In Detroit,” in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Christopher Street Detroit ’72, the first LGBTQ+ pride celebration in Michigan. Free copies of the comic book will be available for all who attend.

Historian Tim Retzloff and artist Isabel Clare Paul will describe their collaboration on a comic book to commemorate the event.

Teen Pride Book Talk: Big Gay Read Episode | The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater

Lucy recommends LGBTQIA+ focused books for teens. A great way to get ideas for new titles. Books highlighted in this series will be available from AADL and Overdrive.

This episode features The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater, in conjunction with The Big Gay Read. The 57 Bus is recommended for ages 12 and up.

This event is part of the 2022 Big Gay Read, featuring The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater. For all Big Gay Read events, see aadl.org/thebiggayread. 

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