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SUMMARY:Lesbian Lives Book Celebration (in person & live-streaming)
DESCRIPTION:Closing book celebration for the Lesbian Lives 2025 Conference \nFeaturing readings by Lana Lin\, SaraEllen Strongman\, Padraig Rooney\, Cheryl Clarke\, and Diane DiMassa. \n  \nCopies of the following books will be available for purchase at the event: \nEssential Poems by Pat Parker\, edited by SaraEllen Strongman (Sinister Wisdom\, October 14\, 2025\, paperback\, $19.95) \nThe Autobiography of H. LAN Thao Lam\, Lana Lin (Dorothy A Publishing Project\, September 30\, 2025\, paperback\, $18) \nRebel Angel: The Life and Times of Annemarie Schwarzenbach\, Padraig Rooney (Polity Press\, April 15\, 2025\, hardcover\, $29.95) \nArchive of Style: New and Selected Poems\, Cheryl Clarke (Triquarterly Books\, August 15\, 2024\, hardcover\, $29) \nHothead Paisan: Homicidal Lesbian Terrorist\, Diane DiMassa (New York Review Comics\, September 2\, 2025\, paperback\, $34.95) \nTo reserve a copy/copies of any of these titles\, please write to us at contact@bgsqd.com with “please reserve a book/books for October 26 event” in the subject line\, and let us know which titles in the body of the email. \nThank you for supporting the Bureau by purchasing books from us! \n  \nThis event will take place in person at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division\, on the second floor (room 210) of The LGBT Community Center\, 208 W. 13th St.\, NYC\, 10011. \nRegistration is not required. Seating is first come\, first served. \nAlso live-streaming on the Bureau’s YouTube channel: \nyoutube.com/@bgsqd \nThe Bureau will solicit donations at the beginning of the event—we especially encourage donations from those who do not plan to purchase any books. \nAll are welcome to attend\, with or without a donation. \nWe will pass a bag for donations at the start of the event\, but we can also take credit card donations at the register or on Venmo @BGSQD \nEven better: \nsign up to make a monthly tax-deductible donation to the Bureau! \nThank you for committing to sustaining this vital project! \n  \nAbout the Lesbian Lives 2025 Conference: \nFor the first time since its inception in 1993\, the Lesbian Lives Conference is crossing the Atlantic to New York City! The conference is hosted by the Journal of Lesbian Studies\, Sinister Wisdom\, and CLAGS: the Center for LGBT Studies at the City University of New York. Lesbian Lives brings together academics\, artists\, writers\, and activists to showcase\, enjoy\, and critically analyze lesbian culture. \nRooted in an ethos of inclusivity\, dialogue\, diversity\, and accessibility\, the conference welcomes people of all sexualities and genders. \nLesbian Lives 2025 will be held on October 24 and 25 at the Graduate Center CUNY\, 365 Fifth Avenue\, NY\, NY 10016. \nIn keeping with its arrival in the global city of New York\, this year’s theme is: \n“The Lesbian International: Creating Networks of Knowledge Across Space and Time” \nOur aim is to foster international and interdisciplinary conversations on critical issues in lesbian studies today. By engaging with global scholars\, activists\, and artists\, we seek to deepen understanding of the lesbian erotic and generate new knowledge\, artistic imaginations\, and activist strategies to sustain lesbian lives and resistance. \nUPDATE: Lesbian Lives 2025 is completely sold out. We are running a waiting list for people still interested in joining the conference. Stay tuned for public event announcements as well. To join the wait list for a registration if more become available\, click here. \n 
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/lesbian-lives-book-celebration/
LOCATION:Bureau of General Services–Queer Division\, 208 West 13th Street\, Room 210\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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