Mike Curato Talks Queer Asian Identity in Gaysians

Dive into the world of Gaysians, the graphic novel everyone needs to read as author Mike Curato shares the inspiration behind this powerful story of friendship, chosen family, and queer Asian experiences. Set in Seattle during the early 2000s, the novel explores universal connections and the beauty of diverse identities while tackling themes of representation and resilience. From heartfelt character dynamics to a stunning visual design, discover why "Gaysians" is a must-read and how it is breaking barriers in LGBTQ and Asian storytelling. Don’t miss this engaging conversation about community, connection, and the transformative power of seeing yourself in media.Learn more about Gaysians here: https://www.mikecurato.com/gaysians#seattlestories #queerliterature #chosenfamilythemes #mikecuratointerview #flamerbymikecurratoCHAPTERS:00:00 - Introductions00:15 - What is Gaysians01:03 - Inspiration Behind Gaysians02:46 - Chosen Family vs. Biological Family04:23 - Color Palette Choices for Gaysians08:35 - Asian American Monolith Misconception10:51 - Impact of Interviews on Gaysians12:21 - Most Relatable Character16:11 - Favorite Scene to Write19:08 - "It Cannot Be Helped" Discussion21:00 - White-Centric LGBTQ+ Media Spaces24:05 - Book Banning Issues28:37 - Reader Takeaways from GaysiansIf you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wanna talk queer media with us and our friends? Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Discord Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This episode along with all our other episodes are now available on YouTube: Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠As always, please feel free to reach out to us on all the things. We love hearing from you!