Reading the Rainbow

45. Hijab Butch Blues


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Hijab Butch Blues describes Lamya H's coming of age as she explores what it means to be a queer devout Muslim woman.


Growing up in an culture where it seemed no one else was like her, Lamya found kinship in an unexpected place: the Quran. Through reading the traditional stories from a queer perspective, Lamya discovers a sense of belonging. Hosts Madysen and Goldie discuss the challenges faced by immigrants, growing up queer in a religious environment, and the similarities between the Bible and the Quran.

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Reading the RainbowBy Dauphin County Library System