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Books That Make Us: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Stories
Join Hope in a Box, a national education nonprofit cultivating LGBTQ-inclusive schools, in this virtual gala celebrating the life-saving impact of LGBTQ+ literature and stories. The event will feature panel discussions with advocates including Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and National Teacher of the Year Shanna Peeples, as well as readings and Q&A with authors such as David Levithan, Emily Danforth, and Becky Albertalli.