22 Books, 44 Years, and She’s Still Here: A History of Lesbian Publishing with Sarah Schulman

Sunday, December 13, 2 p.m. at the West Hollywood Aquatic and Recreation Center, San Vicente & La Cienega Room. Please join us after the lecture for a reception at One Gallery (626 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 9006) right around the corner.

Sarah Schulman, “22 Books, 44 Years, and She’s Still Here: A History of Lesbian Publishing.”

Sarah Schulman will share gossip and excerpts from her 42 years in print, from lesbian presses to feminist presses to the corporate world, to university presses, ten years of silence and back to the seesaw of how lesbian content has been treated by history. She will preview her new novel, ANYWHERE, ANYWHERE, scheduled for February 2028. Followed by conversation with the audience.

This lecture is a part of The Paul D. Lerner and Stephen Reis Lectures on LGBTQ+ History, a public speaker series celebrating the enduring impact of LGBTQ+ historians, activists, and authors. The quarterly series will provide audiences with opportunities to learn from and engage with experts in the field and consider how historical knowledge can inform current struggles for equity, visibility, and social justice.

Made possible through the generous support of Paul D. Lerner and Stephen Reis, this series brings distinguished speakers to Los Angeles and creates a dedicated space for public engagement centered around the preservation and celebration of queer histories. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with leading thinkers whose work continues to shape contemporary understandings of LGBTQ+ histories.

As the nation's oldest active LGBTQ+ organization, One Institute recognizes the vital role that public scholarship plays in making history accessible outside of universities and archives. At a time when LGBTQ+ history continues to face erasure and censorship, the preservation of these histories is more important than ever. By inviting influential scholars and historians to speak on their expertise, One Institute reaffirms its belief that LGBTQ+ history is an essential part of our shared cultural heritage, and an informant to our future. These stories deepen our understanding of social-political movements, expand our perspectives on identity and belonging, and remind us that the pursuit of equality continues to be shaped by voices excluded from the historical record. Through this new speaker series, One Institute acknowledges that LGBTQ+ history is an essential part of our collective past and an indispensable gift for understanding our future.

About Sarah Schulman:

Sarah Schulman is a novelist, playwright, nonfiction writer, screenwriter, and AIDS historian. Her 22nd book, a novel, ANYWHERE, ANYWHERE will be published by The Feminist Press in 2028. Sarah holds an endowed chair in Creative Writing at Northwestern University and is on the advisory board of Jewish Voice for Peace.

Questions? Email Jude Schoenfeld (jschoenfeld@oneinstitute.org), Director of Public Programs.

Photo credit: Lola Flash