For over 30 years, Lambda Literary has brought LGBTQ books into readers’ hands around the world. Today, books that center and celebrate LGBTQ life are more available than ever because of Lambda Literary.
Reach & Impact
Lambda Literary supports LGBTQ writers and readers at all stages of life, including:
- Nearly 200 books and authors are celebrated each year at the Lambda Literary Awards.
- More than 2,000 students experience LGBTQ literature as part of the LGBTQ Writers-in-Schools program.
- 60 up-and-coming writers join us each summer for the Writer’s Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices.
- The Lambda Literary Review offers book reviews, interviews, industry news, and calls for submission, to queer book lovers.
- Thousands of book lovers attend Lambda LitFest, join our bookclub, or attend one of our public events.
Alexander Chee at Lammys 
Tegan & Sara at Lambda LitFest 
Darnell Moore, LGTBQ Writers in Schools 
2019 Retreat Fellows 
Gloria Steinem & Alan Cumming at the Lammys 
Mark Oshiro, LGBTQ Writers in Schools