World of Queer Stories Jigsaw Puzzle

Celebrate the lives and works of LGBTQ+ literary icons in this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle.

Piece together a fantastical bookshop filled with renowned queer writers and their creations, from Sappho and Oscar Wilde to James Baldwin, Audre Lorde and Leslie Feinberg. Discover the people, places, events and works of writing that have been significant in queer literature and read more about them in the fold-out poster guide.

Featuring an original illustration by Anshika Khullar, filled with colour and detail perfect for puzzling, and accompanied by a poster with an essay by Jake Hall, it offers fascinating insights into the people, places, events, and literature that have shaped queer literature.

Contributor Bios

Jake Hall (they/them) is an author and journalist who has been writing about intersectionality and queer culture for over a decade and who has written extensively for publications like British Vogue, The Independent, Pink News, Dazed, i-D, VICE, Refinery29 and Slate. Their first book, The Art of Drag, published in 2020, has become an award-winning success; their second book, Shoulder to Shoulder, was published in 2024 by Trapeze.

Anshika Khullar (they/them) is an Indian, non-binary transgender illustrator based in Southampton. Anshika's work often focuses on socio-political themes, such as queerness, being an immigrant and body neutrality. Their work has earned them the ALA Stonewall Book Award and the Renaissance Accelerated Reader Award.