The People's Beach

A kid and their two moms head to the iconic People’s Beach at Jacob Riis Park for a perfect day of sun, sand, and chosen family in a joyful queer space where every body, every family, and every identity is free, seen, and celebrated.

On the outskirts of the city,
where land meets sea,
there is a magical place my family goes to feel…
CELEBRATED.   

Mama, Mom, Bones, and I get to the beach early to claim a spot. At the People's Beach, we never have to invite anyone because friends are always here. There's people dressed up, and people dressed down, and as the day goes on, more and more friends arrive to dance, laugh, and play in the waves.   

From Stonewall Honoree A.M. Wild and bestselling illustrator Ash Kwak Lukashevsky, The People's Beach captures the joy of the queer community flourishing in a place where all people can express themselves freely and belong.