Equality and Diversity UK LGBTQ+ Book Club
The next meeting of the LGBTQ+ Book Club is
Wednesday 24 June 2026: 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Read. Reflect. Rethink. Reimagine.
Join us for another vibrant and thought-provoking LGBTQ+ Book Club meeting!
At this meeting, we will be discussing:
Outrage, by Ellen Jones
Complete equality for LGBTQ+ people should be our benchmark. But despite massively increased visibility in mainstream life and culture, the queer community is facing unacceptable levels of prejudice and danger – from the rise in homophobic and transphobic violence to the rollback of hard-fought-for rights across the globe.
In this groundbreaking, compelling and immensely readable book, writer and activist Ellen Jones exposes the discrimination queer people continue to face in all areas of life, from marriage to mental health, education to ageing, religion to sport and much more.
In searing prose, punctuated with moving personal accounts, Jones sets out not only the issues but also practical actions that any of us can take to create a more equal society, and highlights the trailblazers whose amazing work is already changing the world.
Whether you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, or simply care about human rights and equality, Outrage is essential, and illuminating, reading.
What is the LGBTQ+ Book Club?
Every six weeks, we’ll come together to explore powerful LGBTQ+ literature that sparks change, in ourselves, our workplaces, and the world around us.
Whether you're LGBTQ+ or an ally, this club offers a space to learn, share, ask questions, and commit to inclusion in personal and professional life
Our Mission
To promote LGBTQ+ equality, challenge discrimination, and build positive relationships between LGBTQ+ communities and other diverse groups.
Through reading and discussion, we’ll increase our knowledge, empathy, and confidence to create inclusive environments for all
Who should join?
- LGBTQ+ people and allies across all sectors
- Teachers, leaders, HR professionals, support staff, community workers
- Anyone curious about equality, identity, and inclusive culture
- People ready to grow, challenge bias, and make a real difference
What you'll gain
- Insight into LGBTQ+ experiences past and present
- Practical ways to support LGBTQ+ colleagues, family, friends, and others
- Space to reflect on your own views and actions
- Confidence to speak up, advocate, and lead inclusion
How it works
- First session (2nd June): Choose and read one book from our list
- Every six weeks: We meet to reflect, discuss, and dive deeper
- Sessions include open discussion, creative tasks, guest voices, and real-world challenges
- 2nd session we begin to collectively read the same book and provide feedback, learning, action points, impact, what we will stop doing start doing, change and commit to
- Everyone’s voice matters. You bring the curiosity, we bring the safe space
Why this matters
Inclusive reading leads to inclusive thinking and inclusive action. This is more than a book club. It's a movement for everyday change.
- Be part of the conversation.
- Be part of the change.
- Be part of the club.
Contact Information
Register your interest by completing the form below, or email: administrator@equalityanddiversity.co.uk
Be sure to share your book selection when you register We will send you the Zoom Link after registration
If you are not already registered, please complete the registration form
Suggested books to read
Please select a book and let us know your choice
- Outrage- Ellen Jones
- Trans*- Jack Halberstam
- Bi- Julia Shaw
- We Have Always Been Here- Samra Habib
- Beyond the Gender Binary- Alok Vaid Menon
- Queer Data- Kevin Guyan
- The Transgender Issue- Shon Faye
- None of the Above- Travis Alabanza
- We can do Better than This- Edited by Amelia Abraham
- A Dutiful Boy- Mohsin Zaidi
- How We Desire- Carolin Emcke
- The Black Flamingo – Dean Atta
- Rainbow Milk – Paul Mendez
- Trans Like Me – CN Lester
- Ace – Angela Chen
- Science of Bisexuality – Julia Shaw
- Outlawed – Anna North
- Last Night at the Telegraph Club – Malinda Lo
- Real Life – Brandon Taylor
- Queer Intentions – Amelia Abraham
- Gender Explorers – Juno Roche
- This Book is Gay – Juno Dawson
- The Transgender Issue – Shon Faye