Real Queer America
| Company type | Nonfiction book |
|---|---|
| Industry | Literature |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Founder | Samantha Leigh Allen |
| Products | Book |
Real Queer America: LGBT Stories From Red States is a nonfiction work published in 2019 by Samantha Leigh Allen. The narrative follows Allen's 2017 journey across LGBT communities situated in traditionally conservative American states such as Utah, Texas, Indiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Georgia.
Critical reception
The New York Times characterized Real Queer America as a compelling fusion of personal memoir and investigative journalism, emphasizing the experiences of LGBTQ individuals living in conservative regions during the early years of the Trump administration.
The Los Angeles Times described the book as “essential reading for members of or allies to the queer community.”
According to Publishers Weekly, it represents “the quintessential road trip through America's diverse queer landscapes.” Additionally, the book earned a nomination for the Lambda Literary Award in the Transgender Non-fiction category.