Black LGBTQ+ YA Books to Read During Pride Month
Amanda Too often, when Pride Month reading lists are made, Black authors and characters are left off the list. This problem goes deeper than just reading lists, though. It’s well documented…
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Review: The Henna Wars
Review: The Henna Wars Out this week, The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar follows the story of Nishat, a Muslim girl who just came out to her parents. As she…
YA Authors for Black History Month
In light of things happening in the publishing world, I figured now is the perfect time for a Black History Month post! The Lee and Low Blog recently released their…
2020 Books for Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week happens every year from November 13 to 19. So, I’m a day late, but oh well. 2020 is going to be a great year for LGBTQ releases…
Review: Before We Were Free
Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez is a part of the Big Read Lakeshore event held by Hope College. Essentially, they pick three books that the West Michigan community…
Review: Infinity Son
Title: Infinity Son Author: Adam Silvera Publisher: HarperTeen Publication Date: January 14, 2020 Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Goodreads Summary Twins Emil and Brighton have always wondered what it…
Review: The Magnolia Sword
Title: The Magnolia Sword: A Ballad of Mulan Author: Sherry Thomas Publisher: Tu Books Publication Date: September 10, 2019 Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Goodreads Summary All her life,…
Review: Dear Haiti, Love Alaine
Title: Dear Haiti, Love Alaine Author: Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite Publisher: Inkyard Press Publication Date: September 3, 2019 Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Goodreads Summary After Alaine Beauparlant’s…
Review: Permanent Record
Title: Permanent Record Author: Mary H.K. Choi Publisher: SimonTeen Publication Date: September 3, 2019 Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Goodreads Summary Working at a local 24-hour grocery store, Pablo…
Pride Month: Asexual and Aromantic Characters
We’re about halfway through Pride Month, and and today’s post is about Asexual and Aromantic Characters! Outside of Gay and Lesbian literature, which I discussed last week, the representation of…