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“I Feed on Queer Literature.” Michelle Tea on Her Ten Favorite Gay Books

“I Feed on Queer Literature.” Michelle Tea on Her Ten Favorite Gay Books

“Why are so many people afraid of questions?”

By Michelle Tea | June 18, 2025

What Our Dreams Tell Us About Ourselves and About the World

What Our Dreams Tell Us About Ourselves and About the World

Michelle Tea on the Ancient Origins and Contemporary Relevance of Dream Interpretation

By Michelle Tea | October 2, 2024

Legacies Both Ragged and Rich: Michelle Tea on Poverty and the American Family

Legacies Both Ragged and Rich: Michelle Tea on Poverty and the American Family

"Growing up within the poorer half of our country is my history."

By Michelle Tea | October 3, 2023

Michelle Tea on Undertaking the Wild Art Project of Motherhood

Michelle Tea on Undertaking the Wild Art Project of Motherhood

“It seemed like having a kid was the only adventure I hadn’t undertaken.”

By Michelle Tea | August 2, 2022

Finding a Spiritual Home in the Weirdness of My Polish Heritage

Finding a Spiritual Home in the Weirdness of My Polish Heritage

Michelle Tea on Satisfying the Need for Witchy Devotions

By Michelle Tea | April 9, 2019

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