As David Levithan mentioned in his guest post, YA literature has had a tide coming in of LGBTQIA+ books. There are constantly more and more queer books making their way onto our shelves, particularly in this space, and we’re absolutely thrilled to be able to shoutout some of our favorites!
Fans of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe won’t want to miss Ander & Santi Were Here, a heart wrenching and beautiful romance about two teenagers falling in love while the weight of the world is stacked against them. Keep reading for a guest post from Jonny Garza Villa about writing intersectional stories and what books Ander and Santi would gift each other in a book exchange.
The pools are opening, beach season is beginning, and the last day of school is right around the corner. With May bringing all these fabulous things, it’s no surprise that the month is also providing us with YA titles from big names and debut authors alike. Fraught family relationships, murder, romance, and friendship are interwoven […]