About this Event
Gather with us as we kick off Pride Month with a laid-back reading jam for QTBIPOC book enthusiasts! Pack a queer-authored or queer-centered book, a blanket to lounge on, and your favorite snacks, and join us for an afternoon of literary delight, sunny summer-time vibes, and QTBIPOC fellowship at Lake Merritt. ???️?☀️
What Are We Reading?
Let's celebrate Pride by diving into books by queer authors or ones that center around queer characters. Extra kudos for selecting works by QTBIPOC authors and characters! Choose any genre that speaks to you, whether it's sci-fi, romance, YA, a collection of short stories, or anything in between.
Just bring a book and let's celebrate the diverse voices and stories within the LGBTQ+ community together. Need help selecting a book? Here is a recommended list including multiple works of fiction on theme!
What to expect?
2:00 - 2:15 Arrive, Settle In & Casual Introductions
2:15 - 2:55 Silent Reading
2:55 - Break for connection
3:10 - 3:50 Silent Reading
3:50 - 4:00 Closing & Thank You
Everyone is welcome to continue lounging and reading in each other’s company while enjoying the sunny vibes after 4 PM. The official event will end at 4 PM.
*The specific location at Lake Merritt will be shared with RSVPS closer to the event date.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lake Merritt, Lake Merritt, Oakland, United States
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