About

Tom Ly is an assistant principal, former teacher, and unapologetic nostalgia curator. His debut artbook fuses memoir with pop culture collage—think He-Man, Transformers, and JEM—layered with camp, grief, and glitter. Whether thrifting VHS tapes in Seattle or honoring queer icons with rhinestone reverence, Tom transforms everyday rituals into visual storytelling. It’s scrapbook meets soul work—with a wink and a glitter trail.