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The Aromantic and Asexual Database: A Shield Against Illusions

By |2020-03-28T13:39:57-05:00February 20th, 2019|Categories: Archive, Guest Blogs|Tags: |

Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week Series by Claudie Arseneault There is no asexual or aromantic representation out there. Here it is. The greatest illusion of asexual and aromantic representation. We all know lies often repeated embed themselves in our collective knowledge and pass as truth. This single sentence is what brought about the Aromantic and Asexual Characters Database. Again and again and again, I would read these words, and they dragged on my soul. I believed in them for so long--believed that googling extensively to find stories with asexual characters would lead me nowhere, that I didn’t exist in fiction [...]

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Working Draft

By |2020-03-28T13:39:57-05:00February 20th, 2019|Categories: Archive|

Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week Series by Rosiee Thor Draft 1: I stumble through the motions of a story told poorly. It is flimsy framework, a bare beginning most of which I will tear down and rebuild. But it is written, and it is done. No one kisses anyone in this draft. I know I’ll have to change that, because everyone tells me teens only read YA for the romance--“If they can’t ship it, they’ll skip it.” Was I not a teen once too? Who will write for the girl I was, who lied about crushes at slumber parties [...]

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16 LGBTQIAP+ Books by Black Authors

By |2020-03-28T13:39:57-05:00February 1st, 2019|Categories: Archive, Book Lists, Fun Things|

by Kaitlin Mitchell Happy Black History Month, readers! When I wrote our February book list in 2018, it was disheartening to see how few recent LGBTQIAP+ YA books by Black authors there were. Writing this list now, I am overjoyed to see how much progress has been made in the past year. There are also several books coming out later in 2019 and 2020 that you need to add to your tbr lists and preorder ASAP. While there is still so much work to be done to improve intersectionality in publishing, I am so happy to be able [...]

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COVER REVEAL + INTERVIEW: Audio Assault by Jeff Adams

By |2020-03-28T13:39:58-05:00September 3rd, 2018|Categories: Archive|

Our cover reveal today is for the third book in a series, but don’t let that deter you! We’ll not only be revealing the cover for Jeff Adams’s Audio Assault, we’ve also got an an interview about the series from the author himself! But first, here’s the blurb to give you a little idea of what the book is about: Theo Reese is just like any other seventeen-year-old—with one small exception. This summer all he wants is to spend time with his boyfriend, Eddie, and work on his MIT research project. His parents have other plans. An old friend [...]

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Eight Summer Reads

By |2020-03-28T13:39:58-05:00August 30th, 2018|Categories: Archive|

by Kaitlin Mitchell Summer is the best time to catch up on our tbr lists. Looking for books set against the backdrop of summer to dive into? We’ve got you covered. Here are eight queer YA books you need to pick up. The Summer of Jordi Perez (And the Best Burger in Los Angeles) by Amy Spalding Seventeen, fashion-obsessed, and gay, Abby Ives has always been content playing the sidekick in other people's lives. While her friends and sister have plunged headfirst into the world of dating and romances, Abby has stayed focused on her plus-size style blog [...]

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COVER + EXCERPT REVEAL: The Law of Inertia by S. Gonzales

By |2020-03-28T13:39:58-05:00July 18th, 2018|Categories: Archive, Cover Reveal|

We’re so excited to bring you the cover reveal for S. Gonzales’ The Law of Inertia AND a short excerpt from Chapter One! But first, here’s the blurb to give you a little idea of what the book is about: When James’s boyfriend died by suicide, a foster kid with a checkered past, no one asked too many questions. But to James, the so-called facts are just the first of many mysteries. And when the very person who can answer his questions goes missing, James wonders what else is being hidden. After all, innocent people don’t run.   And [...]

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Recent & Upcoming LGBTQIAP+ Books by Asian Authors

By |2020-03-28T13:40:08-05:00May 30th, 2018|Categories: Archive|

by Kaitlin Mitchell Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate the great contributions Asian authors in the U.S. and beyond have made to LGBTQIAP+ YA literature, here’s a list of six current and two eagerly anticipated novels we recommend. Feel free to share more books with us on twitter (link) and tumblr (link). Happy reading! Not Your Sidekick by C.B. Lee Welcome to Andover... where superpowers are common, but internships are complicated. Just ask high school nobody, Jessica Tran. Despite her heroic lineage, Jess is resigned to a life without superpowers and is merely looking [...]

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LGBTQIAP+ YA Series & Companions

By |2020-03-28T13:40:08-05:00April 3rd, 2018|Categories: Archive|

by Kaitlin Mitchell Spring is upon us! It’s a perfect time to curl up and immerse yourself in a series. Here are ten series or companion novels that are impossible to put down. Have a favorite LGBTQIAP+ series that’s not below? Add them in the comments section or share with us on Twitter (@YA_Pride) or Tumblr (YA-Pride.tumblr.com). The Abyss Surrounds Us and The Edge of the Abyss by Emily Skrutskie: Cas has fought pirates her entire life. But can she survive living among them? For Cassandra Leung, bossing around sea monsters is just the family business. She’s been [...]

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Interview with Jen Wang (The Prince and the Dressmaker)

By |2020-03-28T13:40:08-05:00March 14th, 2018|Categories: Archive, Author Interview, New Releases|Tags: , |

Author Jen Wang is here in conversation with Maurene Goo (The Way You Make Me Feel) about cross-dressing, trans identity, and queer teenagers in her recently released graphic novel, The Prince and the Dressmaker.   1. What really resonated with me about The Prince and the Dressmaker were the themes of acceptance and empowerment—with Sebastian, obviously, but also with Frances, the dressmaker. You’re going to hear this book being called a “feminist fairy tale” a lot, which I certainly wouldn’t disagree with. Why did you feel like it was important for you to tell this story right now? [...]

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8 LGBTQIAP+ Books By Black Authors

By |2020-03-28T13:40:08-05:00February 21st, 2018|Categories: Archive, Book Lists|Tags: , , , , |

by Kaitlin Mitchell  As LGBTQIAP+ literature has become more prominent in the past years, there is still a serious lack of black LGBTQIAP+ voices being highlighted in publishing. We’re featuring 8 books by black authors that you can support to join in the call for more black LGBTQIAP+ narratives in publishing. If you have more recommendations, add them in the comments, or share with us on Twitter (@YA_Pride) or Tumblr (YA-Pride.tumblr.com). Let’s Talk About Love by Claire Kann Alice had her whole summer planned. Non-stop all-you-can-eat buffets while marathoning her favorite TV shows (best friends totally included) with [...]

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