“We saw an opportunity to create something without geographic constraints, making it timely and accessible nationwide, especially in places with severe reading material restrictions.”
“An online library featuring hundreds of LGBTQ+ titles is working to combat book bans in the US, and provide a “sense of home and safety” for queer young people.”
“Though the QLL may not be able to provide the small joys of browsing cozy corridors of shelves and perusing time-worn book spines, its online platform offers something that can be invaluable to some readers: privacy.”
“To protect patrons from having to deal with scrutiny as they browse the stacks or check out books, the Queer Liberation Library aims to bring the library to patrons themselves.”