Leeds Zine Library

Join us at Leeds Zine Library for a joyful and zine-filled celebration with author, activist, and Sheffield Zine Fest co-founder, Chella Quint OBE, marking 20 years since she first self-published Chart Your Cycle and Adventures in Menstruating #1.

Kicking off with an informal ‘In Conversation’ and Q&A, we’ll dive into the journey from photocopied period charts to international campaigns, via Chella’s cult zines, Ladyfest shows, grassroots outreach, craftivism, and youth-led education resources, to the now-global Period Positive movement. Find out how her ad-busting fanzines inspired her 5-star Edinburgh Fringe show, led to her work on an International Emmy-nominated children’s show, and how her popular books Be Period Positive and Own Your Period became best sellers in Germany and banned in the US!

Expect readings, reflections, and behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of her DIY menstrual activism to today’s push for queer, inclusive, and Period Positive menstrual literacy education through the community-based project’s Period Positive Schools and Places Award, pledge, and youth-led curriculum guide.

Stick around for zine-making, badge-making, music, and refreshments. Plus, the chance to get involved with and help co-design next year’s Zine Fair poster at the City Museum with Leeds Museum’s curator Sapphia

 Chella’s books will be available for purchase (and signing) on the night: Own Your Period, Be Period Positive, and maybe even an exclusive Chart Your Cycle anniversary zine.

Open to menstruators and non-menstruators of all genders aged 16 and up.

Freedom4Girls will also be here to talk about their amazing work freedom4girls.co.uk and how you can get involved making reusables for yourself and others.

Come celebrate, create, and chart the next chapter!

Instagram: @chellaquint and @period_positive.

Facebook: periodpositive /chellaquintofficial