LGBTQIA
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Amelia, If Only by Becky Albertalli
Synopsis In this delightful new sapphic YA romance by the author of Simon vs. the Homosapiens Agenda, Amelia sets off on a road trip to see a live show of her favorite chaotic bisexual YouTuber with her best friends. But… Continue reading
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The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes
It’s such bullshit that there’s a stigma around being closeted. We get shit for “living a lie” just beceause we want to survive. I don’t want to keep losing everyone I’m close to. The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School, p.… Continue reading
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The Deep Dark by Molly Knox Ostertag
Your monster gets hungry, and this is the only way it can eat. And if you don’t feed it, it will get out again, and hurt someone else. The Deep Dark, p. 173-4 Synopsis Mags Herrera has a secret. It… Continue reading
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The Glade by Naseem Jamnia
Synopsis Pina is excited to attend her first ever sleepaway camp with her best friend, Jo. At Camp Clear Skies, Pina can escape her controlling parents and work on becoming Pina 2.0, who doesn’t need Jo’s constant protection. But Camp… Continue reading
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Look on the Bright Side by Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann
Anyone can leave at any time, but the friends you choose and the ones who choose to be with you are there because they love you. Isn’t that love just as valuable? Look on the Bright Side, p. 53 Synopsis… Continue reading
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The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen
They say we’re meant to go from here to there, but so much happens between those two places. And there’s always more, isn’t there? The Magic Fish, p. 1 Synopsis Tiến treasures the moments he spends reading fairy tales with… Continue reading
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Dear Wendy by Ann Zhao
I have so many questions I could ask her. When did she figure it out? Does she also talk with a lot of people who say ignorant things like ‘You’re so lucky you don’t have to worry about love?’ But… Continue reading
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On A Sunbeam by Tillie Walden
You got this. Just, like, fall. It’s easy. On a Sunbeam, ch. 7 Synopsis Deep in space, Mia is starting her new job. Little does she know this motley crew, who repairs old and abandoned buildings among the stars, will… Continue reading
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The Legend of Auntie Po by Shing Yin Khor
Mei’s work as the daughter of the cook of a Sierra Nevada logging camp keeps her busy, but she spends her free time telling the younger kids stories about Auntie Po, the elderly Chinese woman version of Paul Bunyan. But… Continue reading
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Trans & Gender Nonconforming Characters in Middle Grade
Happy Trans Day of Visibility (March 31)! 🏳️⚧️ Transgender characters in middle grade are such a great way to introduce young readers to the flexibility of gender. And these 18 middle grade novels are all beautiful, well-rounded explorations of trans… Continue reading
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