Jayne the Librarian
@bookwormjww.bsky.social
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Activist ✊🔥☮
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Being true to myself. 🏳️⚧️
#polyamorous #pansexual #transgender woman 🏳️🌈
Activist ✊🔥☮
Librarian 📚
Being true to myself. 🏳️⚧️
#polyamorous #pansexual #transgender woman 🏳️🌈
Proud 24/7 365 days a year.
366, when I'm feeling extra. 💜
#lgbtqhistorymonth #pride #annapolispride #proclamationparty
366, when I'm feeling extra. 💜
#lgbtqhistorymonth #pride #annapolispride #proclamationparty
October 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Proud 24/7 365 days a year.
366, when I'm feeling extra. 💜
#lgbtqhistorymonth #pride #annapolispride #proclamationparty
366, when I'm feeling extra. 💜
#lgbtqhistorymonth #pride #annapolispride #proclamationparty
Reposted by Jayne the Librarian
It was an honor to talk with so many librarians at the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social conference this weekend about my new graphic memoir, IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI. At a time when our fundamental freedoms are under attack, these heroes are on the front lines to defend the right to read.
June 30, 2025 at 10:46 PM
It was an honor to talk with so many librarians at the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social conference this weekend about my new graphic memoir, IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI. At a time when our fundamental freedoms are under attack, these heroes are on the front lines to defend the right to read.
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 30 - 1978 Pride
The first rainbow flags commissioned by the fledgling #pride committee were produced by a team that included artist Lynn Segerblom. Segerblom was then known as Faerie Argyle Rainbow; according to her, she created the original dyeing process for the flags.
Day 30 - 1978 Pride
The first rainbow flags commissioned by the fledgling #pride committee were produced by a team that included artist Lynn Segerblom. Segerblom was then known as Faerie Argyle Rainbow; according to her, she created the original dyeing process for the flags.
June 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 30 - 1978 Pride
The first rainbow flags commissioned by the fledgling #pride committee were produced by a team that included artist Lynn Segerblom. Segerblom was then known as Faerie Argyle Rainbow; according to her, she created the original dyeing process for the flags.
Day 30 - 1978 Pride
The first rainbow flags commissioned by the fledgling #pride committee were produced by a team that included artist Lynn Segerblom. Segerblom was then known as Faerie Argyle Rainbow; according to her, she created the original dyeing process for the flags.
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 29 - Pink Triangle
A pink triangle has been a symbol for various #LGBTQ identities, initially intended as a badge of shame, but later reclaimed as a positive symbol of self-identity.
Day 29 - Pink Triangle
A pink triangle has been a symbol for various #LGBTQ identities, initially intended as a badge of shame, but later reclaimed as a positive symbol of self-identity.
June 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 29 - Pink Triangle
A pink triangle has been a symbol for various #LGBTQ identities, initially intended as a badge of shame, but later reclaimed as a positive symbol of self-identity.
Day 29 - Pink Triangle
A pink triangle has been a symbol for various #LGBTQ identities, initially intended as a badge of shame, but later reclaimed as a positive symbol of self-identity.
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 28 - Bear
#Bear is a subcultural term used primarily by gay men, referring to a subset of men who embrace and subvert traditional masculinity and defy the stereotypes typically applied to gay men, who are usually seen as feminine due to their attraction to men.
Day 28 - Bear
#Bear is a subcultural term used primarily by gay men, referring to a subset of men who embrace and subvert traditional masculinity and defy the stereotypes typically applied to gay men, who are usually seen as feminine due to their attraction to men.
June 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 28 - Bear
#Bear is a subcultural term used primarily by gay men, referring to a subset of men who embrace and subvert traditional masculinity and defy the stereotypes typically applied to gay men, who are usually seen as feminine due to their attraction to men.
Day 28 - Bear
#Bear is a subcultural term used primarily by gay men, referring to a subset of men who embrace and subvert traditional masculinity and defy the stereotypes typically applied to gay men, who are usually seen as feminine due to their attraction to men.
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 27 - Rubber
This symbol of the flag is for members of the #rubber and #latex fetish community and is similar to its predecessor, the #leather Pride flag (day 26).
Day 27 - Rubber
This symbol of the flag is for members of the #rubber and #latex fetish community and is similar to its predecessor, the #leather Pride flag (day 26).
June 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 27 - Rubber
This symbol of the flag is for members of the #rubber and #latex fetish community and is similar to its predecessor, the #leather Pride flag (day 26).
Day 27 - Rubber
This symbol of the flag is for members of the #rubber and #latex fetish community and is similar to its predecessor, the #leather Pride flag (day 26).
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 26 - Leather
Leather? Yes, #Leather. The next couple of days will be focused on some of the subcultures that have helped greatly, and are still helping, in the push for #LGBTQ+ rights. Leather is a huge one.
Day 26 - Leather
Leather? Yes, #Leather. The next couple of days will be focused on some of the subcultures that have helped greatly, and are still helping, in the push for #LGBTQ+ rights. Leather is a huge one.
June 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 26 - Leather
Leather? Yes, #Leather. The next couple of days will be focused on some of the subcultures that have helped greatly, and are still helping, in the push for #LGBTQ+ rights. Leather is a huge one.
Day 26 - Leather
Leather? Yes, #Leather. The next couple of days will be focused on some of the subcultures that have helped greatly, and are still helping, in the push for #LGBTQ+ rights. Leather is a huge one.
#30ShadesOfGay
Day Day 25 - Two Spirit
Two Spirit or #Twospirited is an exclusive gender for Indigenous North Americans. Typically two spirit people fulfill one of many third gender or mixed gender roles found traditionally among many Native American and other indigenous groups.
Day Day 25 - Two Spirit
Two Spirit or #Twospirited is an exclusive gender for Indigenous North Americans. Typically two spirit people fulfill one of many third gender or mixed gender roles found traditionally among many Native American and other indigenous groups.
June 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day Day 25 - Two Spirit
Two Spirit or #Twospirited is an exclusive gender for Indigenous North Americans. Typically two spirit people fulfill one of many third gender or mixed gender roles found traditionally among many Native American and other indigenous groups.
Day Day 25 - Two Spirit
Two Spirit or #Twospirited is an exclusive gender for Indigenous North Americans. Typically two spirit people fulfill one of many third gender or mixed gender roles found traditionally among many Native American and other indigenous groups.
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 24 - Gay Men
#Gay means that it is, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex —often used to refer to men only. However, it is the term typically associated with anyone in the community, (cont)
Day 24 - Gay Men
#Gay means that it is, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex —often used to refer to men only. However, it is the term typically associated with anyone in the community, (cont)
June 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 24 - Gay Men
#Gay means that it is, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex —often used to refer to men only. However, it is the term typically associated with anyone in the community, (cont)
Day 24 - Gay Men
#Gay means that it is, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex —often used to refer to men only. However, it is the term typically associated with anyone in the community, (cont)
Some of you may have noticed that I posted day 23 on day 24. I was sick yesterday, so everything is off by 1 day until I can get caught up. I appreciate all of you that are following along with my #30ShadesOfGay project.
#Queerbrarian #prideshadow #pridemonth #pride2025 #lgbtqia #lgbtq
#Queerbrarian #prideshadow #pridemonth #pride2025 #lgbtqia #lgbtq
June 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Some of you may have noticed that I posted day 23 on day 24. I was sick yesterday, so everything is off by 1 day until I can get caught up. I appreciate all of you that are following along with my #30ShadesOfGay project.
#Queerbrarian #prideshadow #pridemonth #pride2025 #lgbtqia #lgbtq
#Queerbrarian #prideshadow #pridemonth #pride2025 #lgbtqia #lgbtq
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 23 - Lesbian
#Lesbian is the term for a gay woman, meaning a woman, woman-aligned or feminine-aligned person who is attracted to women, woman-aligned or feminine-aligned people.
Many lesbians throughout history are overlooked and that's often the case with Stormé DeLarverie.
Day 23 - Lesbian
#Lesbian is the term for a gay woman, meaning a woman, woman-aligned or feminine-aligned person who is attracted to women, woman-aligned or feminine-aligned people.
Many lesbians throughout history are overlooked and that's often the case with Stormé DeLarverie.
June 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 23 - Lesbian
#Lesbian is the term for a gay woman, meaning a woman, woman-aligned or feminine-aligned person who is attracted to women, woman-aligned or feminine-aligned people.
Many lesbians throughout history are overlooked and that's often the case with Stormé DeLarverie.
Day 23 - Lesbian
#Lesbian is the term for a gay woman, meaning a woman, woman-aligned or feminine-aligned person who is attracted to women, woman-aligned or feminine-aligned people.
Many lesbians throughout history are overlooked and that's often the case with Stormé DeLarverie.
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 22 - Ceterosexual
#Ceterosexual (also known as Allotroposexual, Enbysexual, or Idemosexual), previously known as the outdated and controversial term Skoliosexual (see below), is an orientation referring to someone who is exclusively attracted to non-binary & genderqueer people.
Day 22 - Ceterosexual
#Ceterosexual (also known as Allotroposexual, Enbysexual, or Idemosexual), previously known as the outdated and controversial term Skoliosexual (see below), is an orientation referring to someone who is exclusively attracted to non-binary & genderqueer people.
June 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 22 - Ceterosexual
#Ceterosexual (also known as Allotroposexual, Enbysexual, or Idemosexual), previously known as the outdated and controversial term Skoliosexual (see below), is an orientation referring to someone who is exclusively attracted to non-binary & genderqueer people.
Day 22 - Ceterosexual
#Ceterosexual (also known as Allotroposexual, Enbysexual, or Idemosexual), previously known as the outdated and controversial term Skoliosexual (see below), is an orientation referring to someone who is exclusively attracted to non-binary & genderqueer people.
30 Shades of Gay
Day 21 - Polyamorous
#Polyamory is the capability or desire to be in a relationship with more than one person at once. #Polyamorous can be used both as a description of a relationship with more than two people and as description of people who desire such relationships.
Day 21 - Polyamorous
#Polyamory is the capability or desire to be in a relationship with more than one person at once. #Polyamorous can be used both as a description of a relationship with more than two people and as description of people who desire such relationships.
June 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
30 Shades of Gay
Day 21 - Polyamorous
#Polyamory is the capability or desire to be in a relationship with more than one person at once. #Polyamorous can be used both as a description of a relationship with more than two people and as description of people who desire such relationships.
Day 21 - Polyamorous
#Polyamory is the capability or desire to be in a relationship with more than one person at once. #Polyamorous can be used both as a description of a relationship with more than two people and as description of people who desire such relationships.
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 20 - Bigender
#Bigender is a non-binary gender identity in which someone has two distinct gender identities. They could feel both genders at the same time or be fluid between them, in which case they may also identify as #genderfluid.
Day 20 - Bigender
#Bigender is a non-binary gender identity in which someone has two distinct gender identities. They could feel both genders at the same time or be fluid between them, in which case they may also identify as #genderfluid.
June 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 20 - Bigender
#Bigender is a non-binary gender identity in which someone has two distinct gender identities. They could feel both genders at the same time or be fluid between them, in which case they may also identify as #genderfluid.
Day 20 - Bigender
#Bigender is a non-binary gender identity in which someone has two distinct gender identities. They could feel both genders at the same time or be fluid between them, in which case they may also identify as #genderfluid.
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 19 - Neutrois
#Neutrois is a non-binary gender identity which is often associated with a "neutral" or "null" gender. It may also be associated with genderlessness, and shares many similarities with agender - (cont.)
Day 19 - Neutrois
#Neutrois is a non-binary gender identity which is often associated with a "neutral" or "null" gender. It may also be associated with genderlessness, and shares many similarities with agender - (cont.)
June 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 19 - Neutrois
#Neutrois is a non-binary gender identity which is often associated with a "neutral" or "null" gender. It may also be associated with genderlessness, and shares many similarities with agender - (cont.)
Day 19 - Neutrois
#Neutrois is a non-binary gender identity which is often associated with a "neutral" or "null" gender. It may also be associated with genderlessness, and shares many similarities with agender - (cont.)
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 18 - Transgender
#Transgender (often shortened to #trans) is a term referring to people who do not identify as the gender assigned to them at birth.
Day 18 - Transgender
#Transgender (often shortened to #trans) is a term referring to people who do not identify as the gender assigned to them at birth.
June 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 18 - Transgender
#Transgender (often shortened to #trans) is a term referring to people who do not identify as the gender assigned to them at birth.
Day 18 - Transgender
#Transgender (often shortened to #trans) is a term referring to people who do not identify as the gender assigned to them at birth.
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 17 - Polysexual
#Polysexual, also spelled #plysexual or #polisexual, is the sexual attraction to many, but not necessarily all, genders. For example, a polysexual person could be attracted to all genders except men.
Day 17 - Polysexual
#Polysexual, also spelled #plysexual or #polisexual, is the sexual attraction to many, but not necessarily all, genders. For example, a polysexual person could be attracted to all genders except men.
June 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 17 - Polysexual
#Polysexual, also spelled #plysexual or #polisexual, is the sexual attraction to many, but not necessarily all, genders. For example, a polysexual person could be attracted to all genders except men.
Day 17 - Polysexual
#Polysexual, also spelled #plysexual or #polisexual, is the sexual attraction to many, but not necessarily all, genders. For example, a polysexual person could be attracted to all genders except men.
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 16 - Demiromantic
#Demiromantic is a romantic orientation on the aromantic spectrum defined as someone who does not experience romantic attraction until they have formed a deep emotional connection with someone.
Day 16 - Demiromantic
#Demiromantic is a romantic orientation on the aromantic spectrum defined as someone who does not experience romantic attraction until they have formed a deep emotional connection with someone.
June 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 16 - Demiromantic
#Demiromantic is a romantic orientation on the aromantic spectrum defined as someone who does not experience romantic attraction until they have formed a deep emotional connection with someone.
Day 16 - Demiromantic
#Demiromantic is a romantic orientation on the aromantic spectrum defined as someone who does not experience romantic attraction until they have formed a deep emotional connection with someone.
Yesterday was moving and it was great to see so many standing up for ALL of our rights.
#NoKings #GlenBurnie
#NoKings #GlenBurnie
June 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Yesterday was moving and it was great to see so many standing up for ALL of our rights.
#NoKings #GlenBurnie
#NoKings #GlenBurnie
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 14 - Demigirl
A #demigirl (also called a #demiwoman, #demilady or a #demifemale person) is a gender identity describing someone who partially, but not fully, identifies as a woman or girl, whatever their assigned gender at birth.
Day 14 - Demigirl
A #demigirl (also called a #demiwoman, #demilady or a #demifemale person) is a gender identity describing someone who partially, but not fully, identifies as a woman or girl, whatever their assigned gender at birth.
June 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 14 - Demigirl
A #demigirl (also called a #demiwoman, #demilady or a #demifemale person) is a gender identity describing someone who partially, but not fully, identifies as a woman or girl, whatever their assigned gender at birth.
Day 14 - Demigirl
A #demigirl (also called a #demiwoman, #demilady or a #demifemale person) is a gender identity describing someone who partially, but not fully, identifies as a woman or girl, whatever their assigned gender at birth.
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 13 - #Pansexual
#Pansexuality is sexual, romantic, or emotional attraction towards people regardless of their sex or gender identity.
Day 13 - #Pansexual
#Pansexuality is sexual, romantic, or emotional attraction towards people regardless of their sex or gender identity.
June 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 13 - #Pansexual
#Pansexuality is sexual, romantic, or emotional attraction towards people regardless of their sex or gender identity.
Day 13 - #Pansexual
#Pansexuality is sexual, romantic, or emotional attraction towards people regardless of their sex or gender identity.
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 12 - Genderqueer
#Genderqueer, also called GenderQueer or gender queer, is an umbrella term that refers both to non-normative gender identity and gender expression.
Day 12 - Genderqueer
#Genderqueer, also called GenderQueer or gender queer, is an umbrella term that refers both to non-normative gender identity and gender expression.
June 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 12 - Genderqueer
#Genderqueer, also called GenderQueer or gender queer, is an umbrella term that refers both to non-normative gender identity and gender expression.
Day 12 - Genderqueer
#Genderqueer, also called GenderQueer or gender queer, is an umbrella term that refers both to non-normative gender identity and gender expression.
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 11 - #Bisexual
#Bisexuality is romantic attraction, sexual attraction, or sexual behavior toward both males and females, or to more than one sex or gender. It may also be defined as romantic or sexual attraction to people of any two sexes or gender identities.
Day 11 - #Bisexual
#Bisexuality is romantic attraction, sexual attraction, or sexual behavior toward both males and females, or to more than one sex or gender. It may also be defined as romantic or sexual attraction to people of any two sexes or gender identities.
June 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 11 - #Bisexual
#Bisexuality is romantic attraction, sexual attraction, or sexual behavior toward both males and females, or to more than one sex or gender. It may also be defined as romantic or sexual attraction to people of any two sexes or gender identities.
Day 11 - #Bisexual
#Bisexuality is romantic attraction, sexual attraction, or sexual behavior toward both males and females, or to more than one sex or gender. It may also be defined as romantic or sexual attraction to people of any two sexes or gender identities.
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 10 - Non-Binary
Non-Binary or #nonbinary (sometimes shortened to NB or #enby) refers to someone whose gender does not fall strictly within the category of the binary genders (man or woman) that are used in western society.
Day 10 - Non-Binary
Non-Binary or #nonbinary (sometimes shortened to NB or #enby) refers to someone whose gender does not fall strictly within the category of the binary genders (man or woman) that are used in western society.
June 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
#30ShadesOfGay
Day 10 - Non-Binary
Non-Binary or #nonbinary (sometimes shortened to NB or #enby) refers to someone whose gender does not fall strictly within the category of the binary genders (man or woman) that are used in western society.
Day 10 - Non-Binary
Non-Binary or #nonbinary (sometimes shortened to NB or #enby) refers to someone whose gender does not fall strictly within the category of the binary genders (man or woman) that are used in western society.