June 2023

Aesop is bringing back Queer Library for Pride Month — this time, with a mission to combat book bans and classroom censorship bills. The initiative will take over three Aesop outposts in Recent York, Los Angeles and Toronto from June 20 to 25, allowing visitors to to browse and take home books by LGBTQ authors, which have been banned or challenged across North America, freed from charge. “It’s necessary that folks have access to representation — not only so that they can see themselves in these stories, but in addition because education ultimately creates empathy and understanding,” said Catherine O’Dea, general manager of worldwide sustainability and growth at Aesop. In accordance with the American Library Association’s Office for Mental Freedom, 2022...