Pride Month is a time to build a more inclusive and compassionate future, but LGBTQ+ activist, academic, and author Alyy Patel embodies those values year-round. 

Don’t Tell My Parents is Alyy’s debut poetry collection – a book that challenges prevailing narratives and sheds light on the complex experiences of being a South Asian queer person. We recently spoke with Alyy to learn more about her healing journey, what this book means to her and her community, and so much more.