WHY WE MASK: IT'S NOT "JUST A COLD"

Why’s everyone sick all the time?  Well, it’s not “just a cold”, and it’s definitely not “mild”...It’s SARS-CoV-2, and it can change your life forever.

Whether you’ve been too burned out to keep up with COVID-19 news, or if you’re still masking and sick of explaining why, this zine is for you

WHY WE MASK cuts through 5 years of COVID chaos with simple, non-judgemental language and fun science illustrations featuring masked-up queer & trans disabled people. Plus resources for protecting you and your loved ones!

This digital download pack includes a readable PDF version, print-order high res PDF,  web-ready pngs, and a full transcript for alt text. Print the zine yourself - it's double-sided on 8 pieces of paper (using short-edge binding), which you can fold and then either staple or stitch along the spine.

WHY WE MASK was created by Laurel Lynn Leake in 2024, and is licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0. That means you’re free to share it far and wide: just credit me, don’t substantially change it, and don’t use it to make money. Any donations here will go towards print costs or mask distribution efforts.