{"title":"Julie J","description":"\u003cp\u003eJulie J offers a candid and compelling voice in \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e, inviting readers to explore personal stories with honesty and wit. Her writing often delves into themes of resilience, identity, and the nuances of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a style that is both relatable and insightful, Julie J's work provides a thoughtful reflection on human experience, marked by sharp observations and emotional depth. Expect narratives that are as engaging as they are thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"no-tea-no-shade-by-nina-west-9780063430556","title":"No Tea, No Shade","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo Tea, No Shade\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential read for anyone who has searched for a way to feel like themselves.\u003c\/strong\u003e -- \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntimate, hilarious, and inspiring essays by celebrated drag queens Kennedy Ann Scott, Lagoona Bloo, Alexis Michelle, Olivia Lux, Julie J., and Nina West.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo Tea, No Shade\u003c\/em\u003e is a collective anthem written by six drag queens who believe in equality, peace, and a world that loves and respects all people. The defiant legacy of drag will endure fearmongering and hate because their hearts have endured the unthinkable, their courage has been relentlessly tested, and to be blunt, they have the balls to prevail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen these gorgeous queens wear a stunning gown with picture-perfect makeup, haters label them as inappropriate and unlawful. They are entertainers, not predators. Drag is an art of self-expression that, at its core, affirms and uplifts LGBTQIA+ people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo Tea, No Shade\u003c\/em\u003e features thirty essays discussing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSocial activism, Drag Story Hour, and education.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComing out, gender, and equality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelationships, setting goals, and rejection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCelebrating womanhood, family, and image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKennedy Ann Scott was awarded Teacher of the Year in Nashville, Tennessee. Lagoona Bloo starred in the Off-Broadway hit \u003cem\u003eDrag: the Musical\u003c\/em\u003e, and Alex Michaels received a stellar review from the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e for their role in \u003cem\u003eLa Cage Aux Folles\u003c\/em\u003e at Barrington Stage Company. Olivia Lux starred in \u003cem\u003eRent\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eKinky Boots\u003c\/em\u003e. Julie J raised more than $100,000 for trans and LGBTQIA+ organizations. Nina West received an honorary doctorate in May 2024 and is a well-known entertainer, having worked with everyone from Glenn Close to Kermit the Frog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the pervasive danger of being authentic and real, these drag artists have chosen to fight for LGBTQIA+ rights. They remind us that a person’s identity shouldn’t be marginalized to genitals. Identity categories are not as important as we have been led to believe, and the shade cast on drag is just a scapegoat. It is a distraction political figures and trolls use to lure people away from caring about serious issues like equality, gun violence, poverty, and racism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo Tea, No Shade\u003c\/em\u003e shines a light on a community of people who are paving the way for a better world and holding the light for others to step up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48126620270828,"sku":"9780063430556","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780063430556-no-tea-no-shade.jpg?v=1785971222"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/julie-j.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}