Debunking Myths with
Drag Storytime Pioneers Fay & Fluffy
When it comes to drag, there are a lot of misconceptions. On September 14, 2023 we sat down with drag performers and educators Fay and Fluffy to discuss the misinformation around Drag Storytime and the many benefits these programs have on communities, families and individuals.
Book Recommendations from Fay and Fluffy
- Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love
- Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall
- I Am Me by Susan Verde
- Pink, Blue, and You! by Elise Greval |
- My Shadow is Purple by Scott Stuart
- The Pronoun Book by Chris Ayala
- What Are Your Words? By Katherine Lock
- A Kids Book About Gender by Dale Mueller
- Born Ready The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope by Jodie Paterson
- Neither by Airlie Anderson
- It Feels Good to be Yourself by Theresa Thorn
2SLGBTQIA+ Help Lines
| Kids Help Phone – Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people in English and French.
Phone: 1-800-668-6868 |
| LGBT Youthline – Confidential, non-judgemental & informed 2SLGBTQ+ peer support through our text and chat services.
Text: 647-694-4275 |
| Info-Social (in Québec only) – A free and confidential telephone consultation service with a psychosocial worker if you have a psychosocial problem.
Phone (24/7): 811 |
| Interligne (French only) – Help and information service for people concerned by sexual diversity and gender plurality.
Phone or text (24/7): 1-888 505-1010 |
| Trans Lifeline – Offers direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
Phone: 877-330-6366 |
Resources
| Rainbow Health Ontario – 2SLGBTQIA+ health information, service provider directory, training, research and policy services. |
| Gender Creative Kids – Canadian resources for supporting gender independent children and youth. |
| PFLAG Canada – Resources for families of 2SLGBTQIA+ children. |
| Pride at Work Canada – Through dialogue, education and thought leadership, Pride at Work Canada empowers employers to build workplaces that celebrate all employees regardless of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. |
| GRIS-Montréal (French only) – A non-profit community organization that demystifies sexual orientation and gender identity through the testimonial method. |
| RÉZO (French only) – Health and wellness for gay, bisexual, cis and trans men. |
| Sexfluent – A youth-driven initiative to end Canada’s HIV epidemic by creating a culture of openness, acceptance and empowerment for youth to feel confident in their identity, sexuality and decision-making capabilities. |
| More Gender and identity: Support and resources links on Teens, About Kids Health |
| Egale – Canada’s leading organization for 2SLGBTQI people and issues. We improve and save lives through research, education, awareness, and by advocating for human rights and equality in Canada and around the world.
Egale on Conversion efforts. |
Trans-specific
| Family In Transition Guidebook – A Resource Guide for Families of Transgender Youth by Rainbow Health Ontario |
| Trans Parent Canada – Resources for parents of transgender children. |
| Trans Lifeline – Offers direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. |
| Trans Wellness Ontario – A mental wellness organization that provides low barrier support to individuals and families. Their goal is to enhance and sustain the health and wellness of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and their families. |
Legal
| Conversion Therapy: A Dangerous and Criminal Practice – Know your rights with Educaloi. |
| Know Your Rights – A Guide for 2SLGBTQIA+ Employees by Pride at Work Canada |
Other
| Raise a flag – Egale’s Google Chrome extension to see which retailers treat their 2SLGBTQIA+ employees equally. |