Equality and Diversity UK LGBTQ+ Book Club

Promoting LGBTQ+ equality, challenge discrimination, and building positive relationships between LGBTQ+ communities and other diverse groups.

What is the LGBTQ+ Book Club?

Every six weeks, we 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

The next meeting is Wednesday 21st October 2026: 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm

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At this meeting, we will be discussing

Hijab Butch Blues

by Lamya H

When Lamya is fourteen, she decides to disappear.

It seems easier to ease herself out of sight than to grapple with the difficulty of taking shape in a world that doesn't fit. She is a queer teenager growing up in a Muslim household, a South Asian in a Middle Eastern country. But during her Quran class, she reads a passage about Maryam, and suddenly everything shifts: if Maryam was never touched by any man, could Maryam be... like Lamya?

Written with deep intelligence and a fierce humour, Hijab Butch Blues follows Lamya as she travels to the United States, as she comes out, and as she navigates the complexities of the immigration system - and the queer dating scene. At each step, she turns to her faith to make sense of her life, weaving stories from the Quran together with her own experiences: Musa leading his people to freedom; Allah, who is neither male nor female; and Nuh, who built an ark, just as Lamya is finally able to become the architect of her own story.

Raw and unflinching, Hijab Butch Blues heralds the arrival of a truly original voice, asking powerful questions about gender and sexuality, relationships, identity and faith, and what it means to build a life of one's own.

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Future Book Club Selections: Stay tuned for our upcoming book selections!
We aim to cover a wide range of genres, authors, and topics to ensure diverse representation.

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

Feedback and Suggestions

  • Have a Book in Mind? We value your input! If you have a book recommendation or an LGBTQ+ topic you'd like to explore, please let us know. Our goal is to make the club as inclusive and reflective of our members' interests as possible.

Contact Information

  • Get in Touch: For more information, feel free to contact us. We look forward to reading with you!

If you are not already registered, please complete the registration form.

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