Drag queen entertainment is often more commonly associated with evening club events, charity trivia and bingo nights and annual pride celebrations.
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But Bathurst Library has proven there's no boundaries when it comes to promoting inclusivity, inviting trailblazing local drag queen entertainer Betty Confetti for a storytime session as part of their summer school holiday program.
Ms Confetti said it was her first invitation to a child-centric event, and expressed plenty of excitement at being given the opportunity.
"I'm often booked for more adult-centric events in the evening, so it's really humbling to get the opportunity to take part in a program that attracts scores of kids each school holidays," she said.
"The collection of stories are all around diversity, acceptance and how it's okay to be different, and I think it's important to celebrate that diversity with young kids as they grow up to realise we're living in quite a progressive world."
"As they get older, these kids are bound to ask to questions about why themselves and others are the way they are, so it's better to have a role model provide an elementary understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community earlier in their lives to ensure they have a well-rounded understanding of humanity in the future."
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