Join Aida H Dee at Queer Lit for a joyful, inclusive, and inspiring family story hour, for the LGBTQ+ community and allies very welcome.

Join us for a joyful, inclusive, and inspiring family event featuring Aida H Dee, founder of Drag Queen Story Hour UK and author of My First Pride.

Drag Queen Story Hour UK engages children’s creativity and love of reading by giving them a positive, interactive storytelling experience, one page at a time. Through stories, songs, laughter, and imagination, the programme aims to make a difference in how the world sees minority communities and celebrates diversity.

This special event welcomes all families—whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, allies, or simply looking for a fun and educational activity for your children. Everyone is invited to enjoy stories that celebrate kindness, confidence, inclusion, and being proud of who you are.

What to Expect:
Interactive storytelling with Aida H Dee
Readings from children’s books
Family-friendly fun suitable for children of all ages
Opportunities to support LGBTQ+ families in our community

Supporting Proud 2 b Parents
Every ticket sold directly supports Proud 2 b Parents, an inclusive charity led by and for LGBT+ parents, carers, and their families. The charity provides support services, family meet-ups, youth activities, advocacy, and safe spaces that help LGBTQ+ families feel seen, connected, and celebrated.

100% of ticket proceeds go directly to Proud 2 b Parents.

Ticket Information
£5 per person

Every pound raised helps Proud 2 b Parents continue their vital work supporting LGBTQ+ parents, carers, and children.

Venue
Queer Lit & Social Refuge

A welcoming, community-focused queer bookshop and social space, providing the perfect setting for an inclusive family event.

Everyone Welcome
Whether your family has two mums, two dads, one parent, grandparents, foster carers, adopted children, or any other family structure, this event celebrates the wonderful diversity of modern family life.

Come along, enjoy a story, meet new people, and help support an amazing local charity.