Join us for a reading and conversation with author Clayton Littlewood author of A Man's Own Life: A Memoir.
A Man's Own Life follows Clayton Littlewood from a working-class childhood in Weston-super-Mare through the wild, glittering years of gay London and into an unexpected Florida chapter.

Spanning five decades, he captures queer life with humor, heartbreak, and resilience, honoring the lovers and friends - some lost to AIDS, others to time - whose voices still shape his present. Wry and deeply honest, the memoir balances grief with absurd comedy and asks what it means to outlive the people you once imagined would walk beside you forever.

Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library is one of the nation’s largest and longest‑running LGBTQ+ cultural institutions, dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories that have shaped our community for more than half a century. What began as a small, grassroots effort to safeguard queer history has grown into a nationally recognized center for research, culture, and connection — home to a vast circulating library, expansive archival collections, and exhibitions that illuminate the lives, art, and activism of LGBTQ+ people.

Our mission is simple and urgent: to ensure that LGBTQ+ history is preserved, accessible, and celebrated. We protect more than two million pages of archival materials, 30,000+ volumes, and countless personal stories that might otherwise be lost. Through exhibitions, public programs, national partnerships, and community‑centered initiatives, Stonewall creates a space where people can see themselves reflected, learn from the past, and imagine a more inclusive future.

Stonewall is more than a museum or an archive — it is a living testament to resilience, creativity, and pride. It is a place where our stories are honored, our voices are amplified, and our history is safeguarded for generations to come.

Author Event - Clayton Littlewood