LGBTQ+ youth calls to mental health crisis line spiked by 700% after Election Day.

That headline from PBS News is just one of many stories popping up reporting on how deeply impactful the results of Election Day 2024 are to young people.

Pinder's Pages stands against Enfield's recent flag bans and book challenges, emphasizing the importance of embracing diverse voices in the community. The bookstore navigates the intersection of civil rights, flag restrictions, and book bans in Connecticut, fostering inclusivity amidst the ongoing conversation.

To be both gay and Caribbean is an uncomfortable intersection to occupy.

On the one hand, the Caribbean is a care-free dreamland of laughing faces, tropical drinks, and agreeable weather. On the other hand, the roots of colonialism ideals run deep, twisted with misogyny, patriarchal ideals, and savage assaults on people in the LGBTQ+ community.

“…the lines were long, the people were fussy, and a book was a portal to escape. “