From the groundbreaking works of writers such as Audre Lorde and James Baldwin to contemporary voices like Ocean Vuong and Carmen Maria Machado, queer literature offers a powerful exploration of identity, love, desire and resilience. Queer voices and their stories reflect the struggles and triumphs of LGBTQ+ people while also serving as a beacon of hope and affirmation.
Piece together a vibrant celebration of queer literary greats in this scene that features an array of iconic writers and figures who have shaped the LGBTQ+ literary landscape, as they converse against the backdrop of a bookshop. With the accompanying fold-out poster delve into the lives and works of these influential voices, from classic literature to contemporary masterpieces. Celebrate diversity, creativity, and the power of storytelling with this brand-new World Of jigsaw puzzle.
1000-PIECE PUZZLE that measures 48.5 x 68 cm (19 x 27 in.) when completed.
FEATURING AN ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATION by illustrator Anshika Khullar, packed with detail and a large poster with an introduction to the figures featured in the jigsaw.
PART OF THE WORLD OF JIGSAW PUZZLE SERIES which immerse puzzlers in the worlds of their favorite writers and works.
LAURENCE KING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books.
Jake Hall (they/them) is an author and journalist who has been writing about intersectionality and queer culture for over a decade and who has written extensively for publications like British Vogue, The Independent, Pink News, Dazed, i-D, VICE, Refinery29 and Slate. Their first book, The Art of Drag, published in 2020 and has become an award-winning success, their second book Shoulder to Shoulder was published in 2024 by Trapeze.
Anshika Khullar (they/them) is an Indian, non-binary transgender illustrator based in Southampton. Anshika's work often focuses on socio-political themes, such as queerness, being an immigrant and body neutrality. Their work has earned them the ALA Stonewall Book Award and the Renaissance Accelerated Reader Award.
