“Sylvester’s Step II: Sylvester Taught Me How to Be Queer” by Peter Piatkowski

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Peter Piatkowski is a writer based in London who is a graduate of the MFA program at Roosevelt University and has an MA in English literature from DePaul University. His essays have appeared in Transitions Abroad, Bright Wall/Dark Room, Off the Rocks, and The View From Here: Stories About Chicago Neighborhoods. He's also presented at literature and humanities conferences. He loves art, music, film, literature, and comedy. Given his background, he's especially interested in diaspora, immigration, the EU, and national identity, as well as queer studies/politics, race, feminism, and progressive politics. He also has a blog, An American in London, https://anamericanexpatinlondon.wordpress.com/.