Reading + Q&A with J Brooke USA Today Bestselling Nonbinary Author & Award‑Winning Filmmaker

Join Stonewall for a special Donuts & Conversation with author J Brooke, celebrating their debut book

“I Can Tell You The Version That Will Make You Take My Side” (Driftwood Press, June 2, 2026). Brooke is the filmmaker behind the acclaimed queer documentary Out Late and serves as Books Editor for The Rumpus.

Experience a powerful reading, followed by an intimate Q&A exploring identity, storytelling, and the art of truth‑telling.

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 - J Brooke