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what is drag story hour?

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like—drag queens reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real.

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Drag Queen Story Hour - El Paso was founded by Alison Westermann with a committee made up of interested and committed individuals representing the El Paso Public Library system as well as the Borderland Rainbow Center and other area librarians and educators in February 2019.  The chapter is currently coordinated by Dede Camacho, a local drag performer and activist.

Read more about the national Drag Queen Story Hour movement and herstory here.

Join us once a month (online during the COVID-19 pandemic) to read age-appropriate and timely books for children and participate in coordinated arts and crafts activities.  Check out our calendar for the next Story Hour!

Our chapter coordinator:

Queen Dede Camacho

Book your own private online DraG Story Hour events!

We offer sliding scale rates for events at different types of institutions, based on the following categories:

 

  • Category 1: Public elementary schools during school hours; public libraries (limited availability — we currently have capacity to offer ONE free event per month)

  • Category 2: Public middle and high schools; public elementary schools outside of school hours

  • Category 3: Nonprofits and charter schools

  • Category 4: Private schools

  • Category 5: Small businesses

  • Category 6: Corporations​

Virtual Drag Story Hour

45 mins.     Ages 3-8           Max. 100 guests

 

Our classic program, online! A local drag performer will read picture books, sing songs, do movement activities and lead kids in a simple craft of coloring activity in your choice of online platform.  The link will be provided to your school or organization and you may share with participants.

 

Category 1: FREE   Category 4: $200

Category 2: $100     Category 5: $250

Category 3: $150     Category 6: $300

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Progressive Princess Parties (for kids)

45 mins

 

Celebrate your little one’s birthday in style with a drag queen birthday party! A local drag performer will read picture books, sing songs, do movement activities, and lead a dance party for your guests. Birthday child is included free, and will receive a special birthday crown and wand. (Cake and goody bags are not included)

 

$150 for birthday child plus 9 guests

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DQSH After Dark
45 mins
Kids are not the only ones who like stories! You can book a DQSH for your office holiday party, baby shower, bachelorette party, birthday party, or any other occasion! At our adult DQSH events, a drag performer will read picture books, perform a lip sync number, and engage the audience in popular activities from “The Dragtivity Book,” such as “Find Your Own Drag Name.”

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General Public: $100
Nonprofits: $150
Small businesses: $200

Corporations: $300 
 

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