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There’s a lot of noise in the world right now, especially here in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (mini-Trump vibes, anyone?).... For queer folks, that noise isn’t just frustrating, it’s heavy; it's scary; it's consuming. It’s the constant hum of policies and rhetoric that make it harder to simply be. But through all the noise, I’m reminding myself (and you) that queer joy is resistance.

Before I ever came out, I came home... to words. I came out to pages that didn’t judge, to journals that held space for feelings I didn’t yet know how to name. For many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, reading and writing have always been acts of survival and self-love. When the world felt too loud or too confusing, stories offered quiet understanding. Journals became safe places to breathe, dream, and rediscover ourselves. Today, science agrees with what queer hearts have alwa

Between doom-scrolling, work stress, and trying to exist in a world that doesn’t always get us, reading can feel like something we “used to love back in the day". But here’s a secret: books can be your daily dose of comfort, joy, and queer comfort you may be missing in your life.. You don’t need hours of free time or a long attention span; just a few minutes a day to reconnect with yourself, your community, and the stories that remind you that you as an LGBTQ+ community me

September may be almost over, but sapphic reading never ends. Whether you’re craving swoony WLW romance, queer historical fiction, sapphic fantasy, or steamy 18+ page-turners, we’ve got you covered. Lavender Library Press pulled together 30 of the top-recommended books from the community, and trust us, you’re going to want to read every single one

Here are 10 standout nonfiction books that illuminate the bisexual experience, each one a window into our world, our struggles, and our triumphs.

And so, in the spirit of true vicious compliance, we’ve reclaimed it. We’ve turned her mistake into a symbol of queer resistance, creativity, and humour.

Bisexual Awareness Week is the perfect time to celebrate stories that centre bisexual characters, highlight queer love, and show the full spectrum of bi+ experiences. Yesterday, we celebrated Alexandria Bellefleur’s romances, but today, we’re spotlighting three other amazing queer authors with swoony, heartfelt, bisexual-positive stories you need on your TBR.

✨ If you're a writer, a journaler, a lyricist, etc., and you’ve ever thought, “I want to help others; i want to build community ” this is your chance. Submit your words, in whatever form they take, and add your voice to the next bowl of Rainbow Soup.

Sapphic September is a month full of celebration for the LGBTQ+ community, and being bisexual, Bisexual Awareness Week (#BiWeek) is one of my favourites. It’s a time to uplift bisexual voices, share stories that reflect our experiences, and remind the world that bi+ people exist and thrive in every corner of life.

Lavender Library Press was started because queer creativity deserves to live everywhere, and not just in books or in the hidden corners of the world. It deserves to be normalized in the everyday things that bring us joy. That’s why we’ve been working behind the scenes on something new: print-on-demand queer merch!

While 101 Queer Facts gives you bite-sized truth-bomb glimpses into queer life, history, and culture, it’s also designed as a scaffold: a starting point for deeper exploration. Every fact is a door to a larger story, a spark for curiosity, and a bridge to understanding the communities, movements, and ideas that shape queer futures.If you’re ready to take that next step, we’ve put together a curated reading list of books that imagine, analyze, and celebrate queer futures.

Where we started, where we are, and where we are going!

At Lavender Library Press, we’re passionate about celebrating queer creators and small businesses in Canada. One of our favourites is Breezy Knots Designs, a shop creating beautiful, handmade macramé treasures that infuse everyday life with rainbow joy.

Hey friends! 💜 I finally have a moment to share this on the blog! I've been nonstop busy learning and building this lil' business I got...

Sometimes the biggest movements start with the smallest sparks... Rainbow Soup for the Queer Soul began as a simple poetry collection. It was just words on a page, written with love and honesty from a few friends...something to give back to the community... But it quickly became something bigger. It wasn’t just a book...

These classics never go out of style, and they instantly transform any gathering into a space filled with love, laughter, and rainbow magic. Whether you’re throwing a parade party, decorating your living room, or just looking for little ways to queer up your day, these three essentials always deliver.

Attending Pride this year was more than just a joyful event; it was a moment of profound affirmation... a living demonstrations of what Émile Durkheim once called collective effervescence...What struck me most was how ordinary it all felt, and I mean that in the best way possible....

My teacher-perspective on the Alberta book ban and standing against the U.S of Alberta

As a teacher stepping into another school year, I'm watching the landscape around books and education shift in ways that honestly breaks my heart here in North America. How can anyone be against inclusivity? It is literally mind-boggling to me!

Ready to Queerify Your Life? Your bookshelf, your journal, your wellness tools, they should reflect you in all your rainbow brilliance. Lavender Library Press is here to make sure they do.