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This year during Banned Book Week (Oct. 5-11), we are trying to raise 100 books for queer youth here in Texas, and need your help!

You can either donate through the purchase of a book we’ve identified OR through a monetary donation to help us reach our $1500 goal.

DONATE AND VIEW THE BOOKS HERE:

  • Banned Book Week Donation
    $1.00
    $1.00
  • DONATION: This Book Is Gay (Banned Book Week)
    $12.99
    $12.99
  • DONATION: The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School (Banned Book Week)
    $18.99
    $18.99
  • DONATION: Lawn Boy (Banned Book Week)
    $17.99
    $17.99
  • DONATION: Jasmine is Haunted (Banned Book Week)
    $18.99
    $18.99
  • DONATION: Felix Ever After (Banned Book Week)
    $11.99
    $11.99
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SHOP ALL QUEER HISTORY

  • Queer Icons Mug: Allen LaFeunte X TLGS Collab
    $15.00
    $15.00
  • Queer Icons Print: Allen LaFeunte X TLGS Collab
    $20.00
    $20.00
  • Queer Icons Tote: Allen LaFeunte X TLGS Collab
    $20.00
    $20.00
  • Queer Icons T-Shirt: Allen LaFeunte X TLGS Collab
    $30.00
    $30.00
  • The Short Story of Queer Art
    $23.99
    $23.99
  • Be Gay, Do Crime: Everyday Acts of Queer Resistance and Rebellion
    $24.95
    $24.95
  • Queer Enlightenments: A Hidden History of Lovers, Lawbreakers, and Homemakers
    $30.00
    $30.00
  • Frontier Comrades: From the Fur Trade to the Ford Car
    $27.95
    $27.95
  • Fierce Desires: A New History of Sex and Sexuality in America
    $30.00
    $30.00
  • Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson (Signed Copy)
    $30.00
    $30.00
  • Rubyfruit Jungle
    $18.00
    $18.00
  • Illness as Metaphor and AIDS and Its Metaphors
    $18.00
    $18.00
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LITTLE GAY SHOP OF HORRORS: HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL!

Join your favorite queer shop as they celebrate the second gayest event of the year... Halloween!

Shop 90+ local vendors, eat, drink, drag, and be gay with us Sunday, Oct 12 from 11am-5pm at Distribution Hall.

Plus, enter your pet in our annual doggy costume contest, hosted by Brigitte Bandit.

RSVP and be enetered to win $500

GET INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT

  • Bad Witch Vibes Sticker
    $4.00
    $4.00
  • Live Laugh Lucifer Sticker
    $4.00
    $4.00
  • Ghouls, Gays, and Theys Glow In The Dark sticker
    $6.00
    $6.00
  • Ghostface Card
    $5.50
    $5.50
  • Bite Me Glow In The Dark sticker
    $5.00
    $2.00
  • Bite Me Sticker
    $4.00
    $4.00
  • Pentagram - Holographic Sticker
    $4.00
    $4.00
  • Bad Witch Vibes - 1.25
    $3.00
    $3.00
  • It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror
    $26.00
    $26.00
  • Witchy Worm - Vinyl Sticker
    $4.00
    $4.00
  • Live Laugh Lucifer - 1.25
    $3.00
    $3.00
  • Let's Bone - 1.25
    $3.00
    $3.00
  • Gays Ghouls and Theys Button
    $3.00
    $3.00
  • Magic Brew Coffee Mug
    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Witches Brew - 1.25
    $3.00
    $3.00
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The Little Gay Shop is an unapologetically queer marketplace and community organizer in the heart of Texas that amplifies the voices and artistry of queer creatives from around the world.

We empower queer creators

Our businesses is founded on representing and showcasing the work of 1,000+ queer artists, authors, and creatives from around the world.

We demand space and visibility

We host hundreds of events and community gatherings to create unapologetic queer spaces 24/7/365.

We advocate for a better world

We use our access to create a world where everyone can feel safe, seen, and represented. Help us leave this world a better place than when we found it.

NEW TO THE SHOP

  • DONATION: Jasmine is Haunted (Banned Book Week)
    $18.99
    $18.99
  • DONATION: The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School (Banned Book Week)
    $18.99
    $18.99
  • DONATION: This Book Is Gay (Banned Book Week)
    $12.99
    $12.99
  • Pink Pony Club - Chappell Roan Mug
    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Daddy is a State of Mind - Pedro Pascal Mug
    $19.00
    $19.00
  • Labubu Big Energy Birthday Card
    $6.00
    $6.00
  • Trixie Oh Honey... Sticker
    $5.00
    $5.00
  • Happy Birthday That's All Card
    $5.50
    $5.50
  • Back The Bi Sticker
    $4.00
    $4.00
  • Queer Icons Mug: Allen LaFeunte X TLGS Collab
    $15.00
    $15.00
  • Queer Icons Print: Allen LaFeunte X TLGS Collab
    $20.00
    $20.00
  • Queer Icons Tote: Allen LaFeunte X TLGS Collab
    $20.00
    $20.00
  • Queer Icons T-Shirt: Allen LaFeunte X TLGS Collab
    $30.00
    $30.00
  • Eight Ball E-Reader Charm
    $6.00
    $6.00
  • Crow E-Reader Charm
    $6.00
    $6.00
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Join Our Little Gay Book Club

Calling all book lovers and bibliophiles! The Little Gay Book Club reads literature that centers the queer ideas, stories, and experiences that shape our movement.

Membership is always free. We meet monthly IRL and virtually to discuss the book of the month. Book Club FAQs.

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THE LITTLE GAY SHOP:

Store Address:
1902 E 12th Street
Austin TX 78702

Store Hours:
Sunday: 11am-6pm
Monday: 12pm-6pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 12pm-6pm
Thursday: 12pm-6pm
Friday: 12pm-7pm
Saturday: 11am-7pm

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A Bit About Us

We started The Little Gay Shop to create a physical space and community events where LGBTQIA+ creators can shine, share their stories, and be celebrated for the incredible work they do.

Our online shop is an extension of the same ethos. We’re proud to spotlight a curated selection of books, art, and giftable items from hundreds of makers. Shop queer with us 😘

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