Queerness in cartoons has been subtextual for a long time, and a new generation of cartoons has brought it to the forefront. But there’s a lot more to be done.
Author: Elly Belle
Elly Belle is a writer and digital media strategist who lives and works in Brooklyn, New York, where she's the borough's primary Pun Enthusiast. She has a passion for advocacy, culture, and media, with a focus on bringing stories of restorative justice and healing to the spotlight. She has worked at organizations focused on social change and human rights herself and dedicates the majority of her time to working in youth development and mental health, as well as organizing for the LGBTQIA community and for sexual assault survivors. Most of all, she's committed to storytelling in many forms as a means of spreading hope and progressive social change. Her words can be found in outlets including BITCH Magazine, The Dot and Line, Teen Vogue, Thrillist, InStyle, Playboy, Publishers Weekly, BUST Magazine, and more. Follow her on Twitter at @literelly.
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