It’s time to break out the glitter and grab your favorite picture book — Dec. 12 is now officially Drag Story Hour Day in San Francisco. Earlier this week, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed a resolution to recognize the literacy program, which started 10 years ago at the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL).

“Drag Story Hour creates space for queer role models in children’s stories and teaches kids that authenticity and individuality should be celebrated,” said Supervisor Rafael Mandelman at the Dec. 9 meeting.

Founded by author Michelle Tea and Radar Productions, with support from fellow writers Julián Delgado Lopera and Virgie Tovar, Drag Story Hour invites drag performers to read to children at libraries, bookstores and schools around the world. San Francisco’s Per Sia

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