A drag queen book reading in Greater Manchester has been postponed indefinitely by the council, leaving organisers 'disappointed'. Drag Queen Story Hour was due to take place in Rochdale next week.
But the event, in which drag queens host reading sessions for children in libraries and community centres, was postponed by Rochdale Borough Council. The council did not give a specific reason for the postponement, but the announcement comes after a series of protests across the country in response to the events.
Drag Queen Story Hour has been up and running worldwide since 2015, and the latest series - running as part of a UK-wide tour - sees drag queen Aida H Dee read and perform stories. It aims to break down stereotypes and bias from a young age and illustrate the importance of inclusivity.
