Kirsty Loehr for A Short History of Queer Parenting

We are thrilled to be joined by Kirsty Loehr, author of A Short History of Queer Women, for her latest dive into queer history, A Short History of Queer Parenting! The perfect event for anyone looking to brush up on their history or simply learn about something new and important.

For straight couples, starting a family tends to be straightforward...For

queer couples, not so much. But queer families have always existed – even Sappho, the OG lesbian, had a daughter. She named her Cleis, in honour of vaginas everywhere!

Exploring the historic lives of queer parents like Oscar Wilde and the women of ‘The Golden Orchid Society’ – and guided by her own experience of reciprocal IVF – Kirsty Loehr provides another rollicking guide to the ups and downs of queer parenthood through the ages.

Kirsty Loehr is an English teacher and the author of A Short History of Queer Women. She loves women, football, history and comedy – but not necessarily in that order.