A 2021 Sydney Taylor Notable Book

"The new manifesto for how we as queer people could and should navigate the world. It's the holding hand I never had—but wish I did." (Troye Sivan, Golden Globe-nominated singer, songwriter, and actor)

"With the persistence of queerphobia all around the world, this book is absolutely necessary, even vital." (Édouard Louis, internationally best-selling author of History of Violence)

"To Eli's credit, all of the rules are rooted in considerations of conscience and kindness and, if observed, will make a better world—as will this book." (Booklist starred review)

"A must-read that highlights the importance of radical empathy, community building, and solidarity." (School Library Journal starred review)

In The New Queer Conscience, LGBTQIA+ activist Adam Eli argues the urgent need for queer responsibility—that queers anywhere are responsible for queers everywhere.

Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. In this installment, The New Queer Conscience, Voices4 Founder and LGBTQIA+ activist Adam Eli offers a candid and compassionate introduction to queer responsibility. Eli calls on his Jewish faith to underline how kindness and support within the queer community can lead to a stronger global consciousness. More importantly, he reassures us that we're not alone. In fact, we never were. Because if you mess with one queer, you mess with us all.