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Screenshot of LGBTQ Nation article, with photo of El Daña wearing a white suit and cowboy hat standing in front of mirrors. Headline: "The world’s oldest active drag king has shaped the art form for decades. She’s not slowing down."
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, I had the pleasure of interviewing El Daña for @lgbtqnation.com. The perfect combination of swagger and sass, El Daña is both a stud and a sweetheart—and at 80 years old, she was certified as the world’s oldest performing drag king by @guinnessworldrecords.com.
LMHM posing triumphantly on a graphic that says "vote for drag story hour"
Please take 30s to vote for @dragstoryhour.bsky.social on Project For Awesome -- your votes are converted into grants so this is a free and easy way to support our revolutionary programming! 💖💖💖
"If we’re going to not only resist the ongoing attacks against LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities but also build a better alternative, we’re going to have to get more playful."
"Play offers us a toolkit—or better yet, a toy box—for building a more just and joyful world... it helps us imagine and experiment with our values, it gives us tactics for advocating for real change, and it offers opportunities for rejuvenation that help sustain our movements..."
Screenshot of LGBTQ Nation story with headline "Mess and mischief: why resisting Trump should look less respectable and more playful in 2026" with picture of person in inflatable frog costume holding American flag
My latest essay: I was invited by @lgbtqnation.com to reflect on the state of queer resistance as we enter the second year of Trump 2.0. Not surprisingly, I wrote about wanting to see more play in our political responses.
Thank you!! 💗💗💗
So thrilled to find @lilmisshotmess.bsky.socialhere!!!!
"Putting on drag in the face of such urgent and violent threats may seem frivolous, self-indulgent, or even silly. But for us... fabulous drag beings, drag isn’t just our armor—it’s the spark of political imagination that helps us both envision and enact a more equitable world."
Screenshot of LGBTQ Nation article, featuring image of Lil Miss Hot Mess holding a sign that says "Why be fascist when you could be fabulous?" in front of a group of national guard soldiers.
My latest essay on the power of drag is out now from @lgbtqnation.com: "When the going gets tough, the queens get going: Why drag’s rich history should fuel the resistance."
Drag Queen Lil Miss Hot Mess stands in front of a group of national guardsmen holding a sign: Why be fascist when you could be fabulous?
Why be fascist when you could be fabulous?
#NoKings #NoKingsProtest #LosAngeles
Yes, I'm on the lists and have been to a couple of the virtual gatherings! 😻
We interviewed @lilmisshotmess.bsky.social on our podcast last year. Check out the episode in Kidlit Happy Hour podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
Such a great time talking with you too!
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Pick up a copy at your local bookstore or online, or ask for it at your local library!
lilmisshotmess.com/buy
Cover of book featuring illustrations of drag queens representing each color of the rainbow
Yay yay yay! Today is pub day!!
I'm so excited that 'Make Your Own Rainbow: A Drag Queen's Guide to Color is now officially out -- with gorgeous illustrations by Olga de Dios, published by Running Press Kids.
I can't wait to hear what you think!!
I really can't wait to share this book with you. And just have to say: Olga de Dios has really outdone herself on this one with illustrations that are beyond my wildest fantasy!
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Stickers featuring 4 characters from the book
And reminder: we're doing a special STICKER GIVEAWAY! Just pre-order the book from anywhere by May 13 and upload your receipt* here: bit.ly/lmhm-stickers
(*US only, see other T&Cs)
Book cover
It's hard to believe my next book 'Make Your Own Rainbow: A Drag Queen's Guide to Color' comes out in two weeks: May 13, 2025!
Have you pre-ordered yours yet???
Suggested links to buy the book: lilmisshotmess.com
Link to upload receipt: bit.ly/lmhm-stickers
Special surprise: pre-order 'Make Your Own Rainbow: A Drag Queen's Guide to Color' by May 13, and we'll mail you a very special sticker sheet featuring some of the fierce characters from the book!!!
More info in link below. Open to US only, pre-order from any bookstore, see link for all terms.
Anyone who's ever worked with arts and crafts knows you're not getting rid of this glitter that easily.
Those of us who believe in freedom must continue to speak out, act up, and take the real trash out of the White House.
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Seriously, while wear it as a badge of courage to be listed among such cultural icons as Elmo, the lows this administration will go to try to erase LGBTQ+, BIPOC, immigrants, Muslims, disabled, and other marginalized people is disgusting. Get a new hobby!
Screenshot of White House press release titled "The NPR, PBS Grift Has Ripped Us Off for Too Long"
Screenshot that names Lil Miss Hot Mess's appearance on a PBS affiliate program and "trash"
Same screenshot with a photo of LMHM superimposed, looking sassy and unbothered
One queen's trash is another queen's treasure, authoritarian White House edition.
Thank you! 💅🏻
