Because even the youngest need to touch their inner Queen…
Children Learn Their ‘Drag Queen Name’ At Library Drag Queen Story Time
(Image source: Twitter) While “Drag Queen Story Hours” are nothing new in the United States, one Canadian program is getting special attention and promotion by Twitter. The “Over the Rainbow Storytime,” hosted by the Edmonton Public Library in Alberta, Canada, got the spotlight treatment as a curated Twitter “moment.”
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According to the event information for the “Over the Rainbow Storytime,” the event had “Drag Queens in the House” and was meant to promote “early literacy.”
The event information states the event honored the Pride Festival:
Join EPL in celebrating Edmonton’s Pride Festival by participating in a storytime led by local drag queens. This family-friendly program will showcase stories that explore diversity and inclusion, song performances and maybe even a little glitter.
Edm Public Library on Twitter
Everyone enjoyed learning their drag queen name! #yeg #yegpride #pride2017
Participants also sang nursery rhymes about drag queen’s shoes and hair: