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Library Shares Info on Pride Month 2026
Now that the cold temps are finally in the rearview mirror, it’s time for some summer reading. Since our Summer Reading Program is in full swing, I thought it would be interesting to go with this year’s theme, “Unearth a Story,” for Pride as well. The Crawfordsville District Public Library has a large variety of books to choose from if you’re interested in learning the overall history and stories of Pride month, as well as books that educate on specific aspects of the LGBTQ+ community.
The following are two examples of great history books geared toward different audiences. First, “Queer: A Graphic History” by Meg-John Barker and Julia Scheele (306.76 Bar) is for folks who enjoy graphic novels. This book talks about everything from identity politics and gender roles to privilege and exclusion. It explores how we came to view sex, gender, and sexuality in the ways we do today. The discussions are led by characters from the diverse worlds of pop culture, film, activism, and academia. Second, “The Stonewall Generation” by Jane Fleishman (306.76 Sto) is for older adults who were likely alive when the Stonewall rebellion took place. This book talks about history, sex, activism, and aging through interviews of LGBTQ+ elders.
The next three books cover the specific topics of bisexuality, asexuality and transgenderism. First, “Bi: The Hidden Culture, History, and Science of Bisexuality” by Julia Shaw (306.76 Sha) is a provocative and eye-opening book on the history and science of bisexuality written from the perspective of the bisexual author. Next, “The Invisible Orientation: An Introduction to Asexuality” by Julie Sondra Decker (306.76 Dec), explains that asexuality is considered invisible because most people believe that everyone understands what it means to be attracted to other people. Not everyone wants to date and mate, but when asexual people come out, they are rarely treated as if that’s okay. Finally, “Dear Cisgender People” by Kenny Ethan Jones (306.76 Jones) is a guide to trans allyship and empathy. Behind the headlines written for shock value lie real human beings, but many of us have no idea what it really means to be trans. In this profoundly powerful and extensively researched memoir, the author unpacks the reality of living with gender dysphoria, the difficulties of accessing gender-affirming care, and much more.
You will find these materials and more on display on the second floor of the library starting the first week of June. We look forward to assisting you on the second floor soon! Questions? Please call the Adult Services Reference Desk at (765) 362-2242, ext. 3. Our hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday- Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lisa Comingore is a Library Assistant in the Adult Services Department at CDPL.
