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Gottmik (a.k.a Kade Gottlieb)

Gottmik (a.k.a. Kade Gottlieb) is an American drag performer, actor, and makeup artist. The first transgender male to compete on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Gottmik has since graced the covers of British Vogue and Out, and has been profiled in global publications such as Vogue, Allure, InStyle, C*ndy, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and Entertainment Weekly, among others. In 2021, Gottmik was featured on Variety’s “Power of Young Hollywood” list. In addition to touring the US and Europe as a celebrated drag performer, Gottmik has been featured in various fashion campaigns including Versace and  Savage X Fenty and hosted the red carpet at the MTV Movie & TV Awards.
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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: May

May is a great time to plan your summer getaways! Take the ultimate European vacation with Europe by Train. Eat deliciously no matter where your adventures take you with Cook It Wild, and get kids excited about an upcoming beach trip with The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Ocean Hide & Seek. May is full of great titles to

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Summer Preview: Pride 2023

Pride is coming up in June! In a year when there’s been an explosion of anti-LGBTQ+ bills and legislation, book bans targeting LGBTQ+ books, and online misinformation campaigns against the queer community, celebrating Pride in 2023 is critical. This year, celebrate and educate with books. Explore queer history with The Stonewall Reader and Transgender Warriors. Give

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Trans Stories / Trans Voices

The International Trans Day of Visibility, coming up on March 31, is a time to honor the accomplishments of trans and gender non-conforming people as well as to raise awareness about continuing struggles for equality. To be visible is to be seen, to be heard, and to be able to represent your own experience authentically

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