RuPaul, the famous drag star, is co-founding an online bookstore called Allstora that will distribute books targeted by bans in the South. The bookstore aims to promote underrepresented authors and provide them with a greater share of profits. Allstora will also host a monthly book club curated by RuPaul.
Key Points
RuPaul co-founds Allstora, an online bookstore to distribute banned books
Allstora will promote underrepresented authors and provide them with more profits
RuPaul will curate a monthly book club and support L.G.B.T.Q. culture
Pros
Promotes underrepresented authors
Provides writers with a greater share of profits
Supports L.G.B.T.Q. culture in the face of bans
Cons
Facing opposition from groups seeking to limit access to certain books and shows