Hello Wattpadders,
June is more than just the beginning of summer—it's the start of Pride celebrations worldwide, and we're so excited to kick off the celebrations with you!
It's always Pride at Wattpad, but this year we want to create space throughout the month to celebrate the inspiring stories that were #WrittenWithPride. We're so grateful to our community of LGTBQIAP+ voices who are creating groundbreaking stories in every genre.
As many in-person Pride events around the world remain cancelled for the second year in a row, the need to create a virtual space to celebrate is more important than ever.
We're planning celebrations all month long, so there will be something for everyone! Our Pride plans will include:
The #WrittenWithPride reading list featuring stories for everyone. It will be updated weekly for the month of June (and monthly for the rest of the year so we can celebrate all year long!) and highlight stories in multiple genres that represent authors and characters across the LGBTQIAP+ spectrum.
Fun activities all month long organized by our Ambassadors on the LGBTQIAP+ profile page.
Tune in to our #WattpadSpeaks Pride event happening on June 29th from 1pm-2pm EST, featuring indie Wattpad authors Sondi Warner (lesserknown1), Philline Harms (writing00introvert), and Idris Grey (IdrisGrey). The intimate discussion will explore the power of stories about queer identity and representation, and will be hosted by Wattpad staffer Tyler Keating. Check back soon for the link to register!
We'll be sharing Pride content throughout the month across our social media channels: @wattpad on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Make sure to tag #WrittenWithPride in your posts for possible resharing!
Thank you so much for being a part of our community, for uplifting diverse voices, and for continuing to hold space for one another. 🌈
Onwards with the celebration,
- Wattpad HQ