Realistic Fiction
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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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Candle Island by Lauren Wolk
As I stood and listened, I asked myself why someone would come to such a wild, deserted place to sing. And hide there. That was the more important question. Why hide? The answer was the same one I’d given myself,… Continue reading
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Rain Is Not My Indian Name by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Since Galen had died…I had been spinning in place. It was a luminous place because his light still glowed within it, but a chilly place because he really wasn’t there. Now I was finally finding my footing again. Rain Is… 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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Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez
I smiled and ran to the field to sing the wordless song of the captive women who roared in my blood. My ancestresses had been waiting to sing for generations. I was their medium. Furia, p. 169 Synopsis Camila Hassan… Continue reading
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Dim Sum for Everyone by Grace Lin
Dim Sum for Everyone is a sweet, simple story about a girl and her family going out for dim sum. Grace’s cute illustrations and kid-friendly text make this book a warm and comforting place to be. And you’ll definitely be… Continue reading
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Drawing Deena by Hena Khan
The newest book from Hena Khan, author of Amina’s Voice and More to the Story, is all about finding your voice through art! Deena wants nothing more than to become an artist. Her mom says that art isn’t practical and… Continue reading
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