Wordsmiths: Paula Gunn Allen
Paula Gunn Allen (1939-2008) was an American poet, literary critic, activist, professor, and novelist. With works that often explored Indigeneity and feminism, she helped establish a Native American l...
19 Jun 20243min
Wordsmiths: Mae V. Cowdery
Mae V. Cowdery (1909 - 1953) was a poet in the Harlem Renaissance literary movement. Her brief, but successful career as a writer started when she was just a teenager. She was mentored by some of the ...
18 Jun 20244min
Wordsmiths: Wu Zao
Wu Zao (1799-c.1862) was a poet who wrote homoerotic poems and plays. Despite being married to a wealthy man, she longed for romantic relationships with women and turned those feelings into poetry. Du...
17 Jun 20245min
Wordsmiths: Laudomia Forteguerri
Laudomia (1515-unknown) is thought to be Italy's earliest lesbian writer and may have been one of the first women who had their poetry discussed in an open setting at a lecture. She wrote sonnets dedi...
14 Jun 20244min
Wordsmiths: Sophia Parnok
Sophia Parnok (1885-1933) was one of Russia's first openly lesbian poets. While she's not as known outside of Russia, she's an important figure in the queer community, and is often called “Russia's Sa...
13 Jun 20245min
Wordsmiths: Evelyn Irons
Evelyn Irons (1900-2000) was a Scottish lesbian journalist. Known for her reporting on the frontlines throughout World War II, she became the first female war correspondent to be decorated with the Fr...
12 Jun 20245min
Wordsmiths: Tove Jansson
Tove Jansson (1914-2001) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish author who wrote novels, children’s books, comics, magazine covers, political cartoons, and even greeting cards. She is most known for creating ...
11 Jun 20244min
Wordsmiths: Qiu Miajoin
Qiu Miaojin (1969-1995) made waves in Taiwan when she published her groundbreaking novel “Notes of a Crocodile” — becoming the first ever “out” lesbian author in the country’s history. Though her care...
10 Jun 20246min
