Drag Story Time will be hosted by Vernon and Kelowna this winter.

On Saturday, Jan. 27, a 害羞草研究所渏oyful and inclusive storytime害羞草研究所� will be held, featuring Ella Lamoureux in Vernon and Freida Whales in Kelowna.

害羞草研究所淭his story time is for all ages and includes songs, rhymes and stories celebrating the diversity of our communities,害羞草研究所� according to Okanagan Regional Library害羞草研究所檚 website.

The Vernon event is co-sponsored by the Vernon Pride Society and will begin at 2 p.m. at the library.

Meanwhile, the Kelowna event will start at 12:30 from the Kelowna Art Gallery.

Both events are free, in a safe, wheelchair accessible and inclusive space.

Drag Story Time害羞草研究所檚 have been controversial in the past, with protesters gathering at a 2019 event to denounce the exposure of children to drag performers.

The event returned in 2023, with Whales commenting that 害羞草研究所渄rag story time is intended as a fun program where a colourful character (myself) comes dressed up to read stories to children and families. It is about inclusivity and understanding, and the stories I plan on reading are based on just being yourself and the acceptance around that.害羞草研究所�

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