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Courtney Field
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Maker of icecream and baker of bread. Refugee from the other place.
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I really hope they’re sincere in their apology but trying to say all the right things (close, but not quite getting there) means nothing unless it is followed up by action. True, meaningful, and SAFE inclusion of trans folk should be the byword for any queer outfit.
jayhulmepoet.bsky.social Jay Hulme @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social · Aug 18
The Polari Prize has been "Paused"
Statement (18.08.2025) Polari is part of the LGBTQ+ writing and reading community and for fifteen years, trans, gender non- conforming and non-binary people have been part of that community - at our events, on our judging panels, on our long and short lists and among our prize winners. This commitment to inclusion remains unchanged. Polari is not and has never been a trans exclusionary organisation. These are not our values and we condemn all forms of transphobia. What was supposed to be a celebration of exceptional LGBTQ+ literature has been overshadowed by hurt and anger, which has been painful and distressing for all concerned and we apologize to everyone who has been affected. Many discussions have been undertaken over the last two weeks -with authors, judges, stakeholders, and funders - about the impacts and ramifications of the longlisting of John Boyne's novel and how we can learn from this experience and move forwards. We have decided as a result to pause the prize this year while we increase representation of trans and gender non-conforming judges on the panels for all the awards and undertake a governance and management review to include our aimns and values and work to better support everyone within our LGBTQ+ Polari community. We have already secured strong representation for next year, which we will build on. We will also explore discussions about the tensions between the claims of freedom of expression and the need to create inclusive and supportive spaces in a world hostile to our trans community members and our community at large. We extend our heartfelt apologies to everyone affected this year, for the disappointment and despair this has caused. We acknowledge the ongoing support of the Polari community. everyone we have consulted, and our hugely supportive partners. We are a tiny operation that has run on goodwill and small pots of funding and sponsorship for 15 years and will endeavour to find a way forwards in good faith.
August 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚

Day 8

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July 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚

Day 7

#books #booksky #bookchallenge
July 1, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚

Day 6

#books #booksky #bookchallenge
June 29, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚

Day 5

#books #booksky #bookchallenge
June 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚

Day 4

#books #booksky #bookchallenge
June 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚

Day 3

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June 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚

Day 2 - Jeremy Cooper is a seriously underrated writer

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June 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚

Day 1

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June 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Let there be sparkle, and there was sparkle

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The Polari Bible
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June 12, 2025 at 11:44 AM