In early 2002, unofficial estimates suggested as many as 8,000 homeless LGBTQ youth were on New York City streets. That number should blow minds and inspire change, as should the brand new book by Lucky Michaels called Shelter. Michaels worked since 2003 as a overnight counselor at Sylvia’s Place and is now the program director for the Marsha P. Johnson Center, a 24-hour drop in center for LGBT youth and young adults. Shelter is a very intimate story from the eyes of Michaels’ photography, his personal artistic passion, and the intimate stories as told by LGBTQ youth who have been or are homeless and have stayed at Sylvia’s Place. Sylvia’s Place is New York City’s emergency shelter for homeless LGBTQ youth. This book is a absolute must for everyone who is a member of the gay community and everyone who wants to address the homeless issues in New York City and beyond.
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