The past, present and future of queer self-publishing archiving in Scotland
Saturday 29 June 2024
2pm to 3pm
Portobello Library
LGBTQ+ voices and experiences have too often been excluded from mainstream media and publishing. In response, we have a long tradition of DIY self-publishing and archiving, to create our own spaces for our voices to be heard and for our stories to be saved for ours and future generations.
This panel discussion will explore the past, present and future of queer self-publishing and archiving in Scotland, from the grassroots origins of Lavender Menace to the possibilities and constraints offered by global digital archives.
We will explore how self-publishing and archives allow us to create community, but also consider barriers to engaging in self-publishing and archiving practices, and ask ourselves: how can we ensure the diversity of LGBTQ+ voices are included in the writings we publish and the histories we preserve?
Panellists
Sigrid Nielsen - Founder of Lavander Menace, queer books archive
Dom Miller-Graham - Chair of Our Story Scotland, national LGBTQ+ archive
Aki Hassan - visual artist, independent researcher and zine maker
Dr Suzanne Black - Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Edinburgh and specialist in Fanfiction and digital queer archives
Facilitated by Dr Darcy Leigh lecturer at Sussex Uni and co-founder of Easter Road Press
The event will have BSL Interpreters
Venue is wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets
This is an indoor event
Mask wearing is supported and encouraged (and will not be challenged) and we will have masks available for anyone to use. We recommend all who attend Porty Pride to do a Lateral Flow Test before attending an event. We support anyone wishing to be seated at a safe distance during an event, please just ask.