Books
Check out these inspiring and enduring books by our graduates.
Urvashi Vaid ’83
The Dream of a Common Movement (posthumously published)
The Dream of a Common Movement (Duke University Press, 2025) collects essays, interviews and speeches by the late feminist and civil rights activist Urvashi Vaid, whose pioneering writing and organizing over the course of four decades fundamentally shaped the LGBTQ+ movement. Whether she was focused on the Donors of Color Network, the 22nd Century Initiative, the Lesbian Political Action Committee or other initiatives she launched, Urvashi was steadfast in her vision of a more just society and believed deeply in the power of people coming together to effect change. Offering a window into the breadth of her progressive vision for social change, this volume inspires readers to never stop organizing and marching.
Gail Marlene Schwartz ’92
Boyhood Reimagined: Stories of Queer Moms Raising Sons
Gail Marlene Schwartz has co-edited Boyhood Reimagined: Stories of Queer Moms Raising Sons (Motina Books, 2025), which weaves together interviews and personal essays by LGBTQ+ mothers who seek to dismantle outdated narratives about gender while providing a blueprint for progressive parenting. Gail also has two essays in the collection: “The Salad Spinner Chronicles,” a comical piece about her son’s early obsessions with domestic tools, and “Guy Time,” a more serious reflection on her son’s relationship with her nonbinary partner.
Chanda Ouk Wolf ’10
A Dozen Delicious Donuts: A Sweet Cambodian-American Story
In this children’s book, A Dozen Delicious Donuts: A Sweet Cambodian- American Story (Blackstone Publishing, 2025), Chanda Ouk Wolf tells a story of growing up between cultures, American and Cambodian, and of food bringing communities together. Her book touches on the universal theme of family and has a message of love and resilience that captures the journey of the immigrant experience. Wolf brings young readers an enriching tale that encourages them to foster a sense of self and celebrates the sharing of traditions across generations.
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