Towards Intersectional Queer Bibliography: Three Perspectives from a Roundtable Discussion.

This article examines the concept of queer bibliography and its relationship to other critical bibliographical traditions. It emphasizes the significance of an intersectional approach to queer bibliography, taking into account factors such as race, class, dis/ability, and gender in addition to non-normative sexualities. The article explores the connection between queer and Black bibliography, highlighting the importance of recognizing marginalized voices and the transmission of marginalized texts. It also discusses the work of Ann Allen Shockley, a Black lesbian writer and librarian, as an example of how Black bibliography can embody queerness. The authors argue that a new form of bibliographical studies is emerging that challenges exclusionary practices and embraces liberatory futures. The text also delves into the intersection of queer bibliography and feminist theory, emphasizing the need to incorporate lived experiences and embodiment in bibliographic work. It discusses the efforts of lesbian activists in the late twentieth century United States who created bibliographies of lesbian media. The text also stresses the importance of intersectional bibliography that challenges traditional hierarchies and amplifies marginalized voices. The author reflects on the role of biobibliography in preserving queer history in Latin America and shares their personal collection of books on queer personal writings. [Extracted from the article]

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