Book Tour: Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology Vol. II

Queer Joy & Gender Euphoria Edition Join Unwanted Words at Bibliotheek Rotterdam for an evening of poetry, community, and queer celebration as we continue the tour of the Book Tour: Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology Vol. II Gender Euphoria Edition. This bilingual anthology brings together the voices of LGBTQ+ poets and spoken word artists living in the Netherlands to celebrate queer joy, gender euphoria, softness, pleasure, pride, and the radical power of imagining ourselves beyond survival. Too often, queer stories are expected to center pain, struggle, or loss. While those experiences matter, they are not the whole story. Queer life is also friendship. It is tenderness. It is dancing in kitchens. It is desire. It is finding language for yourself. It is becoming. Through poetry, this collection invites us to celebrate the beauty, resilience, and limitless possibilities of queer existence. The evening opens with a curated showcase featuring poets published in the anthology, followed by a short break and an open mic where audience members are invited to share their own work. Whether you're coming to listen, perform, or simply connect with others, this is an evening to celebrate queer voices and the power of poetry to bring people together. Program 19:00 - 19:45 Featured readings by poets from the anthology 19:45 - 20:00 Break 20:00 - 20:30 Open mic Practical information Date: Friday October 16th 2026 Time: 19.00 - 20.30 Location: Centrale Bibliotheek Rotterdam, Het Podium - Librijesteeg 4, 3011 HN Rotterdam Entrance: Free, please register via Eventbrite. About the Anthology Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology Vol. II: Queer Joy & Gender Euphoria Edition is a bilingual publication (Dutch and English) featuring more than 50 LGBTQ+ poets and spoken word artists living in the Netherlands. This edition centers queer joy, gender euphoria, pleasure, pride, softness, resistance through happiness, and collective imagination. The anthology features work by AC Lans, Alex River K, Carmen José, Chella Chella, Dominic Pradana, Eddy Tilro, Elfie Muis, Elias Bučko, Elisa, Evy, Hawun, Jiye, Jowi Len, Kevin-Ahn Kwang Soo-Groen, La Lau, Layla Silbernberg, Leonie de Waal, Leroy Kxng, Lily Clarisa, Lionel Deul, Ludwika, Luis Bracamontes, Luka Prelas, Luke Worthy, M ALBERTO, Maaike van Steenis, Martijn Orlando, Mikayla Vieira Ribeiro, Mir, Moni Zwitserloot, Nadia Buiter, Nicchelle Buyne, Nim, Nine de Jonge, O.L. Trethyn, Parel Joy, Paula Breuning, Pei Kuo, sam(uēl), Sascha Sylbing, Sofia M., Suus Duk, Tal, Tessa van Rens, Titus Maria Williams, Tuaca Kelly, Valentijn Hamel, Valentine Roze, Vlinder Verouden, willow sommer, and a special contribution by Hendri Yulius Wijaya, Poet in Residence at Poetry International Festival 2026