On Nov. 6, 2021, the MultiCultural Center at UC Santa Barbara held an event for children and families called Drag Queen Story Hour. The event featured drag queen and author Miss Angel, who read three children’s books and made time for short activities in between each story. This provided families and children time to socialize and interact with one another. The chosen books showcased diverse authors and centered on “empathy, acceptance, equity, identity and kindness,” according to the event flyer. For further announcements on upcoming events, visit https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu/events/fall-2021.

The MultiCultural Center (MCC) not only provides a safe and inclusive space for students on campus but also for children and families in the community. (Meiru Han / Daily Nexus)

The Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity serves as UCSB’s LGBTQIA+ center. For more information, visit https://rcsgd.sa.ucsb.edu. (Meiru Han / Daily Nexus)

Children were able to draw, color and craft in between each book reading. (Meiru Han / Daily Nexus)

Miss Angel poses for a photo before starting the children’s event at the MCC lounge. (Meiru Han / Daily Nexus)