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Sassafras Patterdale

Sassafras Patterdale is a queer punk who grew up to become the 2013 winner of the Lambda Literary Emerging Writer Award. Sassafras’ books have been honored by organizations ranging from the National Leather Association to the American Library Association and the Dog Writers Association of America. Sassafras has toured widely, giving readings, workshops, and keynotes at colleges, conferences, bookstores, festivals, and squats ranging from Atlanta to Berlin to NYC to Oakland to Amsterdam. Sassafras has taught at LitReactor and the NYC Center For Fiction, and is a two-time AWP Writer to Writer Mentor. Sassafras’ work has appeared in The New York Times, Catapult, Narratively, The Rumpus and actively contributes to a variety of magazines. Learn more at www.SassafrasLowrey.com
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February 1, 2025

Sassafras Patterdale

Getting Kinky: How To Get Involved In Leather And BDSM

Your beginner guide to all things kinky.

January 25, 2025

Sassafras Patterdale

Donald Trump Can’t Erase Our Gender: Nonbinary Thoughts In MAGA America

Trump can try to outlaw our existence, but we have always existed.

December 13, 2024

Sassafras Patterdale

From Homeless to Home: How LGBTQ+ Drop-In Centers Helped Me Avoid Shame During the Holidays

A lot has changed in my life since that Christmas at the drop-in center, but I’ll never forget the magic and love I found there.

December 11, 2024

Sassafras Patterdale

How Queer Youth Homelessness Prepared Me for the Trump Presidency

Fear has always been part of my daily life.  So has the determination to thrive despite it.

October 9, 2024

Sassafras Patterdale

40 & Nonbinary: How Middle Age Set My Gender Free

“Are you sure you really want to cut that off?” the hipster hair stylist asked. I was sure.

August 22, 2024

Sassafras Patterdale

How Leather Bars Helped Me Fall Back In Love With Myself

After my divorce, I’ve been spending time in Leather bars. I feel more connected to Dyke culture, and more confident in myself.

June 18, 2024

Sassafras Patterdale

A Conversation With ‘Making Room’ Author Carl Siciliano

“If we’re going to protect our children, we have to [address] the fact that religious-based homophobia is child endangerment. I say that as a religious person.”

May 12, 2024

Sassafras Patterdale

How To Get Through Mother’s Day When You Don’t Speak To Your Mom

Recent research shows that nearly half of LGBTQ+ youth are estranged from at least one member of their family. This situation doesn’t change for adults.

April 25, 2024

Sassafras Patterdale

National Poetry Month: 10 Queer Poets You Should Know

Poetry cracks us open.

April 19, 2024

Sassafras Patterdale

A Queer Reading Of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poet’s Department’

Poetry? Yes, please. Torture? Relatable.

March 27, 2024

Sassafras Patterdale

Celebrate TDoV With These Trans Netflix Shows

Our favorite finds currently on Netflix.

March 25, 2024

Sassafras Patterdale

Queer Social Media Is A Lifeline

A registered psychotherapist weighs in on the benefits of social media for queer people.

Calendar of Events

M Mon

T Tue

W Wed

T Thu

F Fri

S Sat

S Sun

3 events,

8 events,

7 events,

Recurring

Femme House

10 events,

7 events,

THIQUE

7 events,

YUMMY! at The Bush

8 events,

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Queer Brown Babes

4 events,

5 events,

7 events,

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Queer Connections After Work

Recurring

Femme House

12 events,

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Threads Reimagined

10 events,

Thirst Quench at The Bush

10 events,

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Lesbian Love Letters

Fearless Queers Self-Defense Fundamentals

12 events,

5 events,

11 events,

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Queer Book Group with Alex

- Recurring

Queer Voices Sung

12 events,

Recurring

Femme House

9 events,

7 events,

5 events,