Pride Month is coming to a close, and one of the most powerful ways for LGBTQ+ people have shown their pride is through the written word, especially poetry. As a Black-Asian nonbinary queer poet, I’ve found poetry to be one of the most affirming and creative art forms to exist. Recently, I’ve come across some evocative poetry books by a variety of LGBTQ+ people. Check out these LGBTQ+ poetry books to read for Pride Month and all year round.
Related“Pride in Your Words” zine showcases five book excerpts along with author Q&As, conversations with queer booksellers, illustrators, and drag queens.