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Affirming Trans Books For Trans Visibility Day And Beyond

Uplifting books that affirm trans and queer identities.

LGBTQ+ Books That Actually Have a Happy Ending

Tired of books with queer characters ending in pain and heartbreak? Here is a list of some LGBTQ+ books that end on a positive note.

The Burning and Banning of an ANNIE ON MY MIND

Did you know Annie On My Mind, a lesbian YA novel published in 1982, was the first queer YA with a happy ending? It also has a fascinating history of being burned, banned, and challenged in court.

7 Must-Read Coming Out YA Novels: A Newbie’s Guide

New to queer coming out YA books? Here's a quick introduction and a list of 7 must-haves ranging from bisexual, gay, and lesbian identities.

Where To Start with Bi & Lesbian YA

So you've read Annie On My Mind and you have no idea which bi and lesbian YA books to read next! Here are 12 bi and lesbian young adult books to start with.

What We Say When We Market Queer Stories

In marketing queer stories to straight people, the book industry oftentimes hurts the readers who need those books the most.

Orange City Calls for Segregation of LGBTQ Books, Because That’s Not Banning, Right?

Because segregating, putting warning labels on, and limiting the purchase of LGBTQ books doesn't count as banning, right? (Please don't put the LGBTQ books in a closet.)

Reading Alice Austen, Lesbian Photographer

The life and essential readings on Alice Austen, a lesbian photographer from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

7 Fantastic Queer Sequels Coming in 2018

7 queer sequels coming in 2018 that you'll want to read immediately, from fantasy to historical fiction.

Terrible Books I Want To Read

You do have any terrible books on your TBR that you're actually excited to read?