No Tea, No Shade

Life as a Drag Queen

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<p><strong>"<em>No Tea, No Shade</em> is an essential read for anyone who has searched for a way to feel like themselves." -- <em>Booklist</em></strong></p><p><strong>Intimate, hilarious, and inspiring essays by celebrated drag queens Kennedy Ann Scott, Lagoona Bloo, Alexis Michelle, Olivia Lux, Julie J., and Nina West.</strong></p><p><em>No Tea, No Shade</em> is a collective anthem written by six drag queens who believe in equality, peace, and in a world that loves and respects all people. The defiant legacy of drag will endure fearmongering and hate because their hearts have endured the unthinkable, their courage has been relentlessly tested, and to be blunt, they have the balls to prevail.</p><p>When these gorgeous queens wear a stunning gown with picture perfect makeup, haters label them as inappropriate and unlawful. They are entertainers not predators. Drag is an art of self-expression that, at its core, affirms and uplifts LGBTQIA+ people.</p><p><em>No Tea, No Shade</em> features thirty essays discussing:</p><ul><li>Social activism, Drag Story Hour, and education.</li><li>Coming out, gender, and equality.</li><li>Relationships, setting goals, and rejection.</li><li>Celebrating womanhood, family, and image.</li></ul><p>Kennedy Ann Scott was awarded Teacher of the Year in Nashville, Tennessee. Lagoona Bloo starred on the Off-Broadway hit <em>Drag: the Musical, </em>and Alex Michaels received a stellar review from the <em>New York Times</em> for their role in <em>La Cage Aux Falles</em> at Barrington Stage Company. Olivia Lux starred in <em>Rent </em>and <em>Kinky Boots.</em> Julie J raised more than [...] for trans and LGBTQIA+ organizations. Nina West received an honorary doctorate in May 2024 and is a well-known entertainer, having worked with everyone from Glenn Close to Kermit the Frog.</p><p>Despite the pervasive danger of being authentic and real, these drag artists have chosen to fight for LGBTQIA+ rights. They remind us that a person’s identity shouldn’

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780063430556

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

235 x 151 x 21 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2025

Verlag / Hersteller

Harper Collins Publ. USA