Come join us on November 24th at 6PM at the Stevenson Ranch Library to discuss Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H.

Whether you've finished the book or barely started, all are welcome

"Hijab Butch Blues is a 2023 memoir by pseudonymous author Lamya H. Throughout the book, Lamya connects her own experiences to stories and figures from the Qu'ran.

The memoir is split into three parts. 

The first part explores Lamya's childhood and early experiences with gender. In the second part, Lamya discusses and challenges the idea of the "authentically gay experience," dismissing the idea that a person needs to come out to one's parents or family to be considered "gay enough". She also discusses the activities she engages in as part of her LGBT identity, such as "dosas every Thursday evening; watching the soccer world cup and picking which teams to cheer on based on anti-imperialism..."

In the final part of the memoir, Lamya discusses her internalized homophobia, relationship to Islam, and decision to come out."