"A decade ago, a free program with a unique concept - drag performers reading children's books - launched in San Francisco. Dubbed "Drag Queen Story Hour," the inaugural event took place on a Saturday afternoon in the Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Library Branch in the Castro. Its very first storyteller, Per Sia, donned a black-and-silver-sequined striped dress and a red beret with matching crimson heels and lipstick as she read to a captivated crowd."
"Now called " Drag Story Hour " to reflect the gender diversity of its royal storytellers, the program is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special event at the San Francisco Main Library on Sunday. Drag artists including Per Sia will read selected books from noon to 4 p.m., followed by an honors ceremony and the adult book club, "Queer Visitors," hosted by fellow veteran storyteller Lil Miss Hot Mess."
"Per Sia was recently named the City and County of San Francisco's second " Drag Laureate," selected by a committee including San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, Sister Roma and Sister Shalita Corndog of the nun philanthropic group, Sisters of the Perpetual Indulgence, and Cristina Mitra, manager of the public library's Hormel LGBTQIA Center. She will follow in the stilettos of D'Arcy Drollinger, the city's first Drag Laureate, and act as an ambassador for the LGBTQ+ community."
Drag Story Hour began ten years ago in San Francisco as a free program featuring drag performers reading children's books at the Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Library Branch. The program features diverse drag storytellers who perform in costume and read to children. The event marks its 10th anniversary with readings at the San Francisco Main Library, an honors ceremony, and an adult book club called "Queer Visitors." Per Sia, the inaugural storyteller, was named San Francisco's second Drag Laureate and will act as an LGBTQ+ ambassador. Michelle Tea co-created the program and RADAR Productions supports its expansion to other library branches since 2015.
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