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Drag Queen Story Hour with Salt & Straw

Online N/A, Portland

For their "Rad Readers" series, available from May 28 through July 1, the artisan ice creamery Salt & Straw is teaming up with Scholastic to offer five flavors inspired by children's books. They're also adding a pride-themed virtual component with a series of story hours and ice cream tastings on Instagram Live in partnership with the nonprofit Drag Queen Story Hour. Queens Yves Saint Croissant, Pickle, and Lulu Luscious will read from pride-themed books as well as the books that inspired the current flavors and will perform lip syncs. Salt & Straw will also raise funds for the nonprofit during the events. Schedule Sunday, June 6, 11 am PST - Yves Saint Croissant, San Francisco Book 1: Pride 1-2-3 by Michael Joosten Book 2: Goosebumps…

Free