Stand With Storytime

Remember that "Reading" is fundamental. Know that you are not alone, that we stand with you. We believe that what you do has merit and value.

A fundraising campaign for Austin International Drag Foundation, Inc.

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"Shade comes from reading. Reading came first."

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"Now you wanna talk about reading? Let's talk about reading."

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Stand up against hate. Show your support for Drag Storytime everywhere.

If you donate $5 or more toward our 501c3 nonprofit, Austin International Drag Foundation Inc., we will send you one of these cute #StandWithStorytime 4-inch stickers.

Proceeds will go toward keeping our Austin International Drag Festival a safe space for everyone!

Funds raised will be used for paying for security costs, safety training, and event insurance.

Spread the love and Stand Up for Storytime everywhere!

(estimated delivery time for the sticker will be 2-3 weeks)

From left to right. Mad Max Morrison, Channing Ate'em, Papi Churro, Kennedy Fatale and Mandy Quinn at BookPeople, Austin Texas. (Photo via Papi Churro)

June 2019: https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-06-14/infowars-crashes-drag-storytime-in-austin

Miss Kitty Litter ATX (Photo by Jana Birchum)

From the Board of Austin International Drag Foundation Inc.

Greetings Friends and Family!

We are writing this today to express our support on behalf of Drag Performers everywhere who have had to suffer oppression, threats, intimidation and terror from the Alt Right Faction for the "crime" of wanting to entertain people through Drag Storytime for Children. It is not (as some would have it) about trying to sexualize kids or indoctrinate them into a lifestyle, but instead teaches a simple message of kindness and inclusiveness for all.

Sadly, there is a faction out there intent on using bully tactics, doxing and inference to try and meet their goals.

It takes great courage to stand against oppression and there are many of you out there who have risked much to try to bring light into a dark world. Know that you are not alone, that we stand with you, and we believe that what you do has merit and value. Together we rise and stand steadfast with you.

Thank you and remember that "Reading" is fundamental.

Sincerely,

Board of Directors

Austin International Drag Foundation Inc.

Drag Artist Advocacy. Drag Culture Authority.

#StandwithStorytime