Equality and Diversity UK LGBTQ+ Book Club
The next meeting of the LGBTQ+ Book Club is
Wednesday 11th March 2026
Read. Reflect. Rethink. Reimagine.
Join us for another vibrant and thought-provoking LGBTQ+ Book Club meeting!
At this meeting, we will be discussing:
XOXY, an intersex memoir by Kimberley M. Zieselman
Meet Kimberly, a regular suburban housewife and mother, whose discovery later in life that she was born intersex fuelled her to become an international human rights defender and globally-recognised activist.
Charting her intersex discovery and her journey to self-acceptance, this book movingly portrays how being intersex impacted Kimberly's personal and family life, as well as her career. From uncovering a secret that was intentionally kept from her, to coming out to her family and friends and fighting for intersex rights, her candid and empowering story helps breakdown barriers and misconceptions of intersex people and brings to light the trauma and harmful impact medical intervention continues to have on the intersex community.
Written from a non-queer perspective, and filled with much-needed, straightforward information and advice about what it means to be intersex, this is a vital and timely resource for intersex people and their families, as well as the general reader.
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 below
Feedback from last session
ACE by Angela Chen
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
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