Behind the Book: Only This Beautiful Moment by Abdi Nazemian
Abdi Nazemian, Stonewall Honor winning author of Like a Love Story, is back with Only This Beautiful Moment and you won't want to miss it! Told through the perspective of three generations of Iranian men, this book explores masculinity, sexuality,...
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Pride on Every Page
June is Pride Month and we're celebrating with an amazing collection of books for middle grade and teen readers! Amplifying LGBTQIA+ voices helps our readers to become more empathetic, inclusive, and confident in embracing their authentic selves. Don't forget to...
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Behind The Book: Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli
With humor and insight, #1 New York Times bestseller Becky Albertalli explores the nuances of sexuality, identity, and friendship in this timely new novel. Imogen Scott may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she’s got the World’s Greatest Ally title locked down....
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How to Start a Revolution by Being Yourself: Author Guest Post by Katryn Bury
When I was young, I liked to hide. Literally in the closet. I felt safest there, with a flashlight, reading my books in peace. In the closet, I could be alone, my head filled with whatever adventure was on the...
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Pressing Reset on my Childhood: Author Guest Post by Phil Stamper
The video game Stardew Valley has a simple premise: you’ve quit your day job and moved to a farmhouse passed onto you by your grandfather. You start your new life as a farmer and start to get to know the...
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Coming Out On Your Own Terms: Author Guest Post by Sonora Reyes
I originally wrote The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School because I wanted to send queer teens a message I so desperately needed when I was in their shoes: Being in the closet does not make you a liar. It doesn’t...
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The Naturalness of Homosexuality: Author Guest Post by Eliot Schrefer
In middle school, I’d often spend lunch in the safety of the media center. From where I sat reading, I remember fixating on the army-green library bindings of The Book of Knowledge encyclopedia set. How cool, I’d think, everything there...
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