YA Fiction for LGBTQ+ Allies: Fostering Empathy and Understanding
Young Adult (YA) fiction is becoming more diverse, and for good reasons. It’s time to investigate YA fiction of LGBTQ+ allies
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
In “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda,” author Becky Albertalli has crafted a compelling, heartfelt, and relatable coming-of-age story that masterfully combines themes of identity, love, and friendship. At the center of the narrative is Simon Spier, a charming and witty sixteen-year-old high school student who is grappling with the complexities of coming out as […]
Breaking Stereotypes: Challenging Traditional Gender Roles in YA Literature
YA fiction’s latest plot twist: oodles of authors shaking up gender roles like nobody’s business!
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is a tenderly crafted and heartening tale of two young Mexican-American boys who fall in love in 1987 El Paso, Texas. The narrative is seen through the eyes of Aristotle Mendoza, a 15-year-old boy who is grappling with his sexuality and his place in the world. […]
International Day of Silence: 6 things you can do to kill discrimination
Take a stand by saying nothing this International Day of Silence. Your silence must be loud.
Celebrate Ace Day 2023 with these Asexual Novels
Come and celebrate Ace Day 2023 with this collection of novels with ace and aroace characters
Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman
Call Me by Your Name is a novel that portrays the story of a 17-year-old boy, Elio, who is highly intellectual, curious, and pompous, and Oliver, a 24-year-old graduate student, working as an assistant to Elio’s father during the summer. The novel is set in the early 1980s in the village of Crema, located in northern […]
Books about coming out: A review
Coming out as LGTBQ+ isn’t easy. But as these books about coming out show us, it can be absolutely liberating.
Celebrating the Brilliance of People of Color in Gay YA Fiction!
As YA fiction continues to evolve, it is essential that we recognize people of color in the LGBTQ community.
Explore the Growing Collection of Gay Non-Fiction Books for Young Adults
As LGBTQ+ visibility becomes increasingly accepted and celebrated in the world, queer literature is experiencing an exciting era of growth. Young adult readers have more books than ever to choose from that represent their experiences authentically and accurately. Given this new wave of diversity, exploring all the titles in this growing collection of gay non-fiction […]
