Folks, there’s no need to explain the ways Republicans are coming for LGBTQ creators and arts. Their attacks on our communities are repeated daily, while bills are pushed across state legislatures and in our federal system. For those reasons, it is more important than ever to stand in solidarity with your LGBTQ neighbors and support them and their important work as we brace ourselves as a nation for the worst of what Republicans are calling for. Featuring figures like the Roman philosopher emperor, Marcus Aurelius and Japanese zen tea philosopher Ikkyu Sojun, this read should top your Book Club reading list.
We published book one of The Immortal Philosophers Series by Alexander Anthony Casillas in support of how the story of Dylan Eaglegod challenges the binary framework Republicans have been pushing for years now. Dylan’s perspective is an important critique of our present societal challenges and brings forward a method of self discovery and reflection grounded in ancient, human knowledge passed down by the greatest thinkers of humanity. Join us in celebrating the deepest understanding of individuality, community, and self in a world where monsters work to steal everything they can from the heroes we’re meant to be. We hope as the world looks to read Banned Books and highlight LGBTQ writers, you take a chance on something new. Request from us directly signed and bulk Book Club orders. Amazon orders here.
From the Author’s Note:
“Dylan’s story speaks to the power deep down in all of us, and how sometimes we’re so strong that we keep that power suppressed. Always for too long. Dylan’s story is about embracing the changes you want to see in your life and chasing after them until your dreams become your realities despite the chaos of the world around us. Dylan’s story is written with magic and the flourish of fantasy, but his struggles and triumphs are not beyond our capabilities when we embrace the bravest act of all and embrace who we are without fear of hate or disapproval from others’ oppressive belief systems. Dylan’s story reminds us that many of the mysteries of our lives can be explained by reflecting on the memories of the past, and how sometimes doing that is the only way for us to move forward.”
Everyday we’re met with the feeling of waking up in a world that tells us we’re not worth as much as others, and we are confronted with people who genuinely hate us. Their hate makes them menaces against the joyful, and their words are only meant to steal from you the power you’ve built inside yourself in resilience to their influence.”
Look to logic, truth, and to the philosophers, thinkers, and lovers of humanity throughout history. Arm your mind with the tools to maintain the morals, values, and ethics that are so innate in those who love fearlessly. We make the world go round despite the winds of hatred whipping against our faces as we step toward the promise of a world where we all have the power to make our mark. Book One of the Chronicles of Dylan Eaglegod is Dylan’s story of self discovery and the exploration of himself in a new life. It’s my hope that his story will help propel you to your promised land.”
– Alexander Anthony Casillas
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