The delightful Gay's the Word bookseller on butch haircuts, queer poetry retreats, and the mother of all queer joys – raising your son in an extended chosen family. (Sorry but imagine how cool this baby is going to become – his literal first film was Rebel Dykes?!) Also, of course, many, many expert queer joy book recommendations.

Knitting is gay, crochet is lesbian, quilting is bi. Can any crafty queers confirm if this is scientifically accurate?

💫 Buy Erica's poetry here: The Human Body is a Hive

Erica Shout-Outs:

• Queer children's books Julie Anne Peters and Malinda Lo
• Helen Bowell Bi+ Lines Anthology
• Jane Cholmeley's A Bookshop of One's Own
• Neon Roses by Rachel Dawson
• Rosewater by Liv Little
• The Disciples of Mildred and Arvon's Writing Courses
• The Castle Cinema in Homerton for doing queer baby and parent film viewings
• London Queer Parenting WhatsApp Chat
• Arthur's extended Aunts and Uncles
• 'Do You Think They Know'
• Flannel shirts

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