Lindsay Amer
Modeling Queer Inclusion
“I hope to inspire people to start talking to kids about LGBTQ topics and to not be afraid of those conversations. It doesn’t have to be scary! Making these topics accessible to everyone helps normalize LGBTQ people.”
Lindsay (they/them) is a queer activist, artist, and storyteller from New York City. They create and host Queer Kid Stuff, an LGBTQ+ educational web series for all ages. They obtained their college degree from Northwestern University in theater and gender studies and an advanced degree from Queen Mary University in London. They focus on a wide a range of LGBTQ+ justice topics and how to convey ideas in the most simple and accessible ways for anyone to understand, even young children. Their work has been recognized by HuffPost, Teen Vogue, Kidscreen, and the Webby Awards. They are also co-founder of Bluelaces Theater Company in New York, which creates multi-sensory theatrical experiences for people with autism and other developmental differences.
“Whether LGBTQ+ justice directly affects their own identities, someone in their family, a close friend, someone in their community, or someone they see on TV, understanding someone else’s struggle (particularly the struggles of those who are marginalized) breeds empathy and kindness.”
"This is of me and my stuffed bear Teddy! We co-host Queer Kid Stuff together now.”
The Organization
Lindsay started Queer Kid Stuff as a web series in 2016 to educate kids on LGBTQ+ and social justice topics in simple and entertaining ways. Created for children as young as 3 years old, the pilot episode tackled the subject, ‘What Does Gay Mean?’ based on a common Google search phrase. Queer representation and content for children is scarce and Queer Kid Stuff aims to eliminate stigma and educate future generations through entertaining video content.
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