Sophie Layton

What’s in a name? A question that many ask themselves as they come close to expecting the arrival of a child, the hunt for names can take many forms. A name is the most special aspect of a person’s identity – a unique moniker of who a person is

Millie proclaimed that the audience was “looking at [them] confused & slightly entertained”. They read the room well.

“…work for me. Have you ever been on the Pill?”. A drunken question at a house party. Someone I’d only met a handful of times before. A quick, throwaway question in the context of a midnight conversation. But a moment that’s stuck for a long time

I never had long hair growing up. With a haircut like clockwork every few months, my hair never got very long. I remember once realising that my fringe had got long enough to touch the end of my nose, which may sound like a lot

I have an unusual relationship with labels.I know that they’re unnecessary, can be reductive and are an over-simplistic way of describing people, or entire nations

As I slid into the chair, tentatively placed across from a full-length mirror, angled so as not to reveal myself prematurely, an excited glee began to build; small at first, yet growing with each passing second

Don your true colours, an oversized flag and a healthy dose of activism — Pride is in the air! Here's a proud Trans+ girl’s tips on how to get involved.

A heartwarming book that occasionally struggles with its message, but a powerful read nonetheless

A interesting story, occasionally questionable, telling a fairly decent story

On Wednesday the 16th of April, the UK supreme court ruled unanimously that a woman is legally defined only by their biological sex, altering the 2010 Equality Act

Another incarnation of this series, more farfetched & unfulfilling storylines

One of the most under appreciated queer fictions, The Front Runner sprints to stardom even decades later

A queer classic that broke history has also broken my desire to read - it doesn't hold up anymore!

RuPaul's book is a deep dive into what makes the superstar tick, but is often a heavy read with emotional baggage

Maupin's sixth edition in the series is decidedly mid, falling down from previous issues

An insightful book on an important topic, yet one which fails to make its mark

A different take on a superhero story, Hero is an unexpected surprise

With the arrival of another February comes the arrival of LGBTQ+ History Month, the annual celebration of everything that has made the LGBTQ+ community the incredible cohort it is today. But in 2025, the LGBTQ+ community is under greater threat than it has known in many years, with many more fearful than they have been […]

A simple & understandable book, this is a great addition to your library this LBBTQ+ History Month

In a surprising announcement, the annual screening is back & looking for its latest team of Transylvanians