19th March - Ellen Jones, Outrage

Wednesday 19th March , 7:30pm

Backstory, 71 Balham High Rd, SW12 9AP

We’re thrilled to welcome award-winning writer, speaker, and campaigner Ellen Jones to Backstory. Her debut book Outrage explores the prejudice and danger still faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community, from sports to education to mental health and more. She also highlights individuals already working hard to make change and presents practical actions we can all take.

About the book:

Despite being more visible in mainstream culture than ever before, LGBTQ+ people are facing unacceptable levels of prejudice and danger - from a marked increase in homophobic and transphobic violence, to the rollback of rights around the world. In this groundbreaking, compelling and essential book, author and activist Ellen Jones sets out exactly how LGBTQ+ people continue to face discrimination, looking at education, sports, religion, marriage, mental health and much more. In searing prose, punctuated with personal accounts from LGBTQ+ people from across the globe, Jones sets out not only the issues but also practical actions, both big and small, that all of us can take to help create a more equal society.

What's more, she shines a spotlight on the amazing individuals already working hard to change things. Whether you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, or simply care about human rights and equality, Outrage is essential, and illuminating, reading.

Tickets Available:

Ticket only - £15

Ticket & book (RRP £20) - £25