As I was perusing Etsy, I stumbled upon an utter treasure trove: queer coloring books. These coloring books feature LGBTQ+ themes and images, all packaged with joy, hope, and resistance. It is no surprise to see that, given how much small and indie presses, as well as zine culture, have always been an outlet for queer people, but it struck me as especially powerful now. In an era of big rainbow capitalism, there is something particularly valuable in highlighting individuals who are creating for others like them, with little incentive other than to connect (and make some pennies because frankly, with all of the work that goes into creating a coloring book, there’s not a price point that would make them especially profitable — and that’s the point!). Let’s celebrate with these awesome queer coloring books. Snap up a couple, pick up a box of colorful crayons or markers, and plaster your home and social feeds with LGBTQ+ joy, humor, and more. While you’re coloring or between pages, dig into these queer reads for Pride and some excellent queer literary fiction.
