About this event
Drop into the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre to celebrate the launch of 'The Fights That Make Us', the fourth middle-grade book from children's author Sarah Hagger-Holt (winner of the Little Rebels Book Award).
There will be some 80s-themed music and snacks (you are welcome to dress up to match the theme if you wish!) as 'The Fights That Make Us' is partially set in 1987/88.
There will be some short speeches around 6.45pm. Books available to buy or get signed by the author. All welcome of all ages!
What's The Fights That Make Us about?
Jesse has recently come out as non-binary, and is struggling to find their place at school, and ideas for their project on lost stories from history.
Thirty-five years earlier, Jesse’s cousin Lisa is falling for her best friend, but with new laws being introduced to restrict LGBTQ+ people’s rights, they’ll have to fight for the world to accept who they are.
When Jesse stumbles across Lisa’s teenage diary, they are fascinated and horrified by her stories of living a secret life and protesting in the streets. Now it’s Jesse’s turn to find a way to shine a spotlight on a history that mustn’t be forgotten.
Accessibility:
The Centre's accessibility statement is here.
Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling unwell including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
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