“Country Queers: Lessons from a Decade of Documenting Rural LGBTQIA2S+ Histories” In this presentation, Rae Garringer will talk about the origins and history of the Country Queers project, share photos made along the way, audio excerpts from oral history interviews, and read from there Country Queers: A Love Letter.

Book talk followed by a story circle at Violet Valley Bookstore - a queer, feminist, trans-inclusive bookstore in Water Valley, MS.

In conversation with Suzanne Pharr for a book talk and conversation about rural queer experiences and organizing in the South through the decades. More info here.

West Virginia University

• 1:00-2:00 pm at the Maple House (WVU LGBTQ+ Center), Meet & Greet with Rae Garringer. Maple House is located at 724 College Ave.

• 3:30-4:30 pm at Chitwood Hall, Room 101, Q&A with Rae Garringer about oral history methods.

Monkey Wrench Books

• 7:00-9:00 pm - Book Talk and Signing

In conversation with Naomi Gordon-Loebl at Bluestockings Cooperative. More info and ticket link coming soon.

Book talk and conversation with HB Lobito hosted by Out in the Open. More info coming soon.

Book talk at Read Spotted Newt. More info coming soon.

Class visit and public book talk at Appalachian State. More info coming soon.