A fabulous time at Drag Queen Story Hour
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Not even the organizers of Taunton’s first Drag Queen Story Hour expected the level of attention they received on Saturday, May 14. Roughly 65 to 70 people — families, parents, and children — filled the lower auditorium of the Taunton Public Library, almost exceeding capacity for that venue. How successful was it? Read on to find out.
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This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: A fabulous time at Drag Queen Story Hour
