In this episode, I spoke with Mike Curato, Lambda Literary Award–winning author and illustrator, about his celebrated graphic novel Flamer and picture book Bina Bear. Mike shares how art can be both personal healing and public advocacy. His reflections remind us that storytelling helps young people see themselves as worthy of love and belonging.
Mike Curato
Lambda Literary Award-winning Author & Illustrator
Meet the Community
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Meet the Community is an interview series I produced and hosted with rpya.health to highlight LGBTQ+ leaders, artists, and advocates.
Each conversation offers a personal window into how creativity, scholarship, and community care intersect—showing that advocacy takes many forms, from art and education to mentorship and storytelling.
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