Join us for the book launch of The Queerly Autistic Workbook by Erin Ekins. This insightful session introduces the companion book to the Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide for LGBTQIA+ Teens on the Spectrum that was release by Erin in 2021.
Come and celebrate this launch: meet the author, ask your questions, and be one of the first people to get your hands on this fun and friendly new guide to living your best queerly autistic life.
About the book:
Whilst in Queerly Autistic, Erin Ekins opened conversations around gender, sexuality, relationships and exploring your identity as a queer autistic teen. Now, in The Queerly Autistic Workbook, she empowers you to take a hands-on approach to figuring out how these topics relate to you.
Full of creative activities, games, quizzes and journal prompts, this workbook is designed to help you understand and express yourself. It covers topics from different identities, LGBTQIA+ media and spaces to navigating difficult conversations around coming out, transitioning and consent.
About the Author:
Erin Ekins is a British author, speaker, and advocate, recognised for her work at the intersection of autism and LGBTQIA+ identities. She is the author of Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide for LGBTQIA+ Teens on the Spectrum, published in April 2021. The book offers guidance on topics such as identity exploration, coming out, relationships, and self-care, tailored specifically for autistic teens navigating their queer identities.
Through her online presence under the handle @QueerlyAutistic, Erin shares insights on neurodivergence, social justice, and queer culture. Her work extends to public speaking and activism, focusing on improving understanding and acceptance of the intersection between autism and queerness. She has contributed to various platforms, including her blog, queerlyautistic.com, where she discusses topics related to autism, disability, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
Endorsement quotes:
‘Incredibly helpful and instructive…by breaking down complicated concepts into basic steps, this book offers a roadmap for queer autistic people.’
– Eric M. Garcia, author of We’re Not Broken
‘As a queer, neurodivergent creative, I see this workbook as a true act of care. It gives young people permission to explore who they are with imagination, compassion and pride.’
– Fox Fisher, author and artist
‘A fantastic resource…affirming, positive, practical and inclusive.’
– Yenn Purkis, autistic and non-binary author and advocate
‘For any autistic young person with questions around their sexuality or gender, this workbook will be a truly indispensable source of support that will leave them feeling seen and celebrated.’
– Dean Beadle, queer autistic speaker and trainer
‘A timely and beautifully executed book.’
– Con O’Neill, actor and star of Our Flag Means Death