Basically Queer: An Intergenerational Introduction to LGBTQA2S+ Lives

by Claire Robson (Editor), Kelsey Blair (Editor), Jen Marchbank (Editor)

Basically Queer offers an introduction to what it can look and feel like to live life as lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, two spirited and trans. Written by youth and elders who’ve lived these lives first hand, the book combines no-nonsense explanations, definitions, and information with engaging stories and poetry that bring them to life. Basically Queer answers those questions that many want to ask but fear will give What is it really like to be queer? What’s appropriate language? How can I be an ally? It also provides a succinct and readable account of queer history and legal rights worldwide, addresses intergenerational issues, and offers some tips and tricks for living queer. It does so in an easy and conversational style that will be accessible to most readers, including teens. The text will be of interest to those teaching courses in gender, sexuality, queer and women’s studies. It will be a useful resource for those who are questioning or examining their sexual or gender identities and those who are in relationship with them, such as doctors, teachers, parents, or friends.

264 pages, Hardcover

Published December 4, 2017

Reviews

[ECH · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the premise so much, but there is so much in here and each individual piece is so short that I can't build investment in anything. In fact I often was still trying to figure out the premise of a piece when it switched to the next one.

[Tricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

An anthology of essays by queer youth and elders from right here in Vancouver!