BE ME: LGBTQIA+ Stories of Belonging from Southeast Asia

by Joel Donato Ching Jacob (Editor), Daphne Lee (Editor), S.H. Foo (Contributor)

As part of the ASEAN SOGIE Caucus South East Asian Queer Cultural Festival 2021, fifteen stories of transgressive acts of joy, love, and being are curated into this anthology celebrating how belonging has always been a part of the native cultures of Southeast Asia so that we might aspire that it shall be again.

Available for free download.

250 pages, ebook

First published March 13, 2021

About the author

Joel Donato Jacob, aka Cupkeyk, is a member of Linangan ng Imahen, Retorika at Anyo, the Philippines’ longest standing literary organisation. He hikes up at least one mountain a month and plays role-playing games or board games with friends weekly. He is an advocate of reproductive health, ethical veganism and fitness.

Reviews

[Steno · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally an anthology of LGBTQ+ narratives from a Southeast Asian perspective!

[Morgan Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not usually a fan of short stories, however not only was this collection a truly enlightening read, but it was also odd the highest quality. It was curated in such a way that the distance voice of each author shine through in their story but also lent itself to the overall theme. Very impressive work by some lesser known writers who should get more of a spotless. Daughters of Yig is a particular standout, with the myth so richly and naturally developed.