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Leeds Libraries Drag Story Hour (again)

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HDDD · 19/10/2020 17:43

"Exciting news – we are working with
@DragStoryHourUK
to bring you a FABULOUS family friendly storytime.
More details to follow. "
twitter.com/leedslibraries/status/1317815999660425219
I had a vague recollection of them planning one before, and a quick search tells me it was cancelled, due to pressure. Not sure what pressure, or how, and why they are now planning another.
I know they are contentious and I can't square the circle of why promoting difference and acceptance can only be done by drag queens. Also who pays for them?

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JellySlice · 19/10/2020 19:23

How about a female firefighter or a male nurse read stories to children? Or a visually impaired person? Or a person with a prosthetic? Or a person who uses a wheelchair? Or a bilingual person who could deliver the story in two languages?

What does an adult entertainer whose entire shtick is based on stereotype-driven sexual innuendo have to do with demonstrating diversity to children? How is stereotype-driven sexual innuendo in any way family-friendly?

Sexnotgender · 19/10/2020 18:48

Link doesn’t work anymore.

When will they learn!

zanahoria · 19/10/2020 18:47

can't the librarian just read the books to the kids? if the librarian happens to be a drag queen then fair enoughb but see no reason to draft one in especially

InTheShadowOfTheMushroomCloud · 19/10/2020 17:49

They have removed the ability to comment ... but the retweets with comments are enough..

What is it with Leeds and it's askewed attitude towards women? Leeds also has a designated'prostitution' zone...?

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