Book aimed at gay children becomes symbol of defiance in Moscow

By Eryk Bagshaw
Updated September 28 2015 - 9:08am, first published September 25 2015 - 11:46pm
Samuel Leighton-Dore, a young Australian author who has written a book for children struggling with their sexuality.  Photo: Anna Kucera
Samuel Leighton-Dore, a young Australian author who has written a book for children struggling with their sexuality. Photo: Anna Kucera
A russian LGBT activist reads I think I'm a poof in Moscow Photo: Supplied
A russian LGBT activist reads I think I'm a poof in Moscow Photo: Supplied
A russian LGBT activist reads <i>I Think I'm a Poof</i> in Moscow. Photo: Supplied
A russian LGBT activist reads <i>I Think I'm a Poof</i> in Moscow. Photo: Supplied

Samuel Leighton-Dore was five years old when he realised he was gay.

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