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PRIDE INSIDE OAKLAND: Book Giveaway with Oakland Public Library | 10AM - 1PM

09/12/2020 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM PT

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*Contingent upon air quality. Please check the OPL website to see if sidewalk pickup is closed before going

Oakland Public Library (OPL) will be providing a book giveaway for families this weekend as part of Pride Inside Oakland. When we are able to meet in person we have been able to have books for families to choose from in the pride garden, and though we are celebrating from afar this year, Our Family Coalition and Oakland Public Library realize how vital it is for everyone to have access to books that represent our families and our community.

The giveaway will take place at the OPL West Oakland branch during the sidewalk pick-up hours (10am-1pm) on Sat. 9/12. When you arive let a library staff member know you would like a free LGBTQ+ representative book and the library staff will help you. As this event is happening in person, please be sure to follow social distancing guidelines by keeping space from others and wearing a mask.

Books available to choose from include:

Title  Info LINK QTY
Middle School's a Drag, You Better Werk! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/576773/middle-schools-a-drag-you-better-werk-by-greg-howard/ 1
My Maddy https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-4338-3044-0 2
Prince & Knight https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/daniel-haack/prince-knight/ 5
Better Nate than Ever  https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/tim-federle/better-nate-ever/ 13
Patsy https://wwnorton.com/books/9781631497896 1
We Set the Dark on Fire https://www.harpercollins.com/products/we-set-the-dark-on-fire-tehlor-kay-mejia?variant=32205820756002 2
Red White & Royal Blue https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250316776 1
Why be Happy When You Could be Normal? https://groveatlantic.com/book/why-be-happy-when-you-could-be-normal/ 2
Dirty River: A Queer Femme of Color Dreaming Her Way Home https://arsenalpulp.com/Books/D/Dirty-River 1
Rubyfruit Jungle https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/19941/rubyfruit-jungle-by-rita-mae-brown/ 1
Real Queer America https://www.littlebrown.com/titles/samantha-allen/real-queer-america/9780316516013/ 1
Disasterama! Adventures in the Queer Underground 1977 to 1997 http://www.alvinorloff.com/ 1
Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Redefining-Realness/Janet-Mock/9781476709130 2
Raised by Unicorns https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Raised-by-Unicorns/Frank-Lowe/9781627782562 1

 

*We acknowledge that for many reasons this is not a possibility for all families. If you are an Oakland resident, are unable to make it in person, and would still like a book, we will be collecting any remaining books to distribute. When we know what books remain you will be able to let us know what book you are interested in and we will arrange a way to get that book to you.

 

Saturday, September 12, 2020  •  when 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The giveaway will take place at the West Oakland branch of OPL:  1801 Adeline St, Oakland, CA 94607

Please contact our East Bay Family Programs Coordinator, Drew Lakhardt, at drew@ourfamily.org with any questions.

 

We are committed to ensuring our programs are accessible to all families. When you're registering, please let us know of any accommodations that would help your family participate to the fullest (e.g. ASL interpreter, translated materials, childcare providers experienced with kids with disabilities, large print materials, gluten-free food options, etc.). If registering within 48 hours of the event, please call 415-981-1960 to ensure our receipt of your request. This event – including refreshments and childcare, as applicable – is offered free for all attendees. As you are able, please help us continue offering these resources to all who need them, by making a financial donation to OFC.

 

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