Queer Oz

Exploring queer and trans themes, L. Frank Baum's works reflect the evolving understanding of sexuality during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Renowned for his Oz series, Baum also wrote extensively under various pseudonyms, contributing significantly to children's literature. His fantasy narratives, designed to be progressive, often subvert traditional fairy-tale conventions by incorporating diverse gender identities and rejecting conventional romance. "Queer Oz" examines how Baum's imaginative tales challenge societal norms and celebrate a redefined landscape of gender and sexuality.