New Queer Conscience

By: Adam Eli

Published by Penguin, 2020-06-02

<b>A 2021 Sydney Taylor Notable Book</b> <br><br>"The new manifesto for how we as queer people could and should navigate the world. It's the holding hand I never had--but wish I did."--Troye Sivan, Golden Globe nominated-singer, songwriter, and actor<br><br>"With the persistence of queerphobia all around the world, this book is absolutely necessary, even vital."--Édouard Louis, internationally bestselling author of <i>History of Violence</i><br><br>"To Eli's credit, all of the rules are rooted in considerations of conscience and kindness and, if observed, will make a<br>better world--as will this book."--<i>Booklist</i>, starred review<br><br>"A must-read that highlights the importance of radical empathy, community building, and solidarity."--<i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review<br><br>In <i>The New Queer Conscience</i>, LGBTQIA+ activist Adam Eli argues the urgent need for queer responsibility -- that queers anywhere are responsible for queers everywhere.<br><br>Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. In this installment,<i> The New Queer Conscience</i>, Voices4 Founder and LGBTQIA+ activist Adam Eli offers a candid and compassionate introduction to queer responsibility. Eli calls on his Jewish faith to underline how kindness and support within the queer community can lead to a stronger global consciousness. More importantly, he reassures us that we're not alone. In fact, we never were. Because if you mess with one queer, you mess with us all.