Multihyphenate RuPaul has launched a new venture: Allstora , a 100% author-owned online book marketplace committed to protecting, empowering and uplifting storytellers. According to a news release, the platform offers users more than 10 million titles, amplifying authors from underrepresented communities, including “LGBTQ+ people, women and communities of color.” RuPaul will act as the platform’s chief creative officer. He co-founded the company alongside bestselling author Eric Cervini and his partner, Adam Powell. The two founded ShopQueer.co, a predecessor to Allstora. In the position, RuPaul will start RuPaul’s Book Club, which will highlight authors from diverse backgrounds. “Reading is fundamental, and we all benefit from stories that give us a different perspective or take us to another world,” RuPaul said in a statement. “Creatives – whether drag queens, philosophers or authors – are driving our culture forward, and should be properly compensated for their work. I’m...
