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SUMMARY:The A Team with Eris Young
DESCRIPTION:Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive presents a free and informal discussion session on asexual and aromantic spectrum representation hosted by the writer Eris Young. Join our small group for tea\, books\, and discussion to share ace and aro media in a welcoming space. All ace\, aro and questioning people are very welcome! \n\n\n\nThis event will kick off a new ace and aro discussion group at the archive led by Lavender Menace volunteers. Feel free to join us any (or all) of these Saturdays: 13th July\, 27th July\, and 10th August. \n\n\n\nHealth and safety information \n\n\n\nIn order to make the event safe for our immunocompromised attendees\, we ask that all attendees take a lateral flow test on the day of the workshop and wear a FFP2 or FFP3 mask unless disability prevents this. Lateral flow tests and masks can be provided upon request. The workshop space will be cleaned before the workshop begins\, hand sanitiser will be provided\, windows will be opened and there will be an air purifier on for the duration of the workshop. \n\n\n\nAbout ErisEris Young is a queer\, transgender writer of fiction and nonfiction. Their books They/Them/Their: A guide to nonbinary and genderqueer identities (2019) and Ace Voices: What it means to be asexual\, aromantic\, demi or gray-ace (2022)\, are published by Jessica Kingsley. They were the writer-in-residence at Lighthouse\, Edinburgh’s radical bookshop\, from 2019 – 2022\, in 2020 received a Scottish Book Trust New Writer Award for fiction\, and are a 2023 IPSE Freelancer Award finalist\, in the Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion category. \n\n\n\nBooking informationBooking in advance is essential. Places are free and limited so\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else. \n\n\n\nPreparationYou do not need to prepare anything in advance if you do not want to\, but you are welcome to bring your favourite ace or aro book\, poem\, picture\, or anything else you can think of to share with the group\, or think about any character or story which has resonated with you or your experiences. \n\n\n\nVenue & AccessibilityThe sessions are located at the archive in Edinburgh Palette. Information on how to get to us on public transport and by car is here\, along with access information: https://lavendermenace.org.uk/how-to-find-us-accessibility-information \n\n\n\nAny other questionsPlease email our us: themenaces@lavendermenace.org.uk
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