Escapist, Engaging and Immersive Teen Fiction
As we have reached the shortest day of the year, I think it is a perfect time to put together a list of recent teen fiction that provides a mental … Continued
Queer Allyship for Middle Grade Readers
Oozing with empathy and the rewarding process of building community, Operatic serves as story, biography and resource about embracing the truest parts of one’s self and others.
My Top Five LGBTQIA Reads of 2020*
Check out one librarian’s top five LGBTQIA reads for 2020.
Crossing Borders
These stories of LGBTQIA immigrants demonstrate the challenges and triumphs of crossing borders as well as sex and gender binaries.
Battle of the Books 2021: 6th Grade Booklist
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Battle of the Books 2021: 9th-12th Grade Booklist
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Battle of the Books 2021: 7th & 8th Grade Booklist
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The Starless Sea
“The Starless Sea” is overflowing with mystery, magic, art, love and myth. It is made up of interwoven tales and scraps of stories that come together in surprising ways. There are owl kings, bees, swords, keys and countless doors. Why not open a door and see where it takes you?
Asexual Romance
Asexuality–the lack of sexual attraction–doesn’t mean a lack of love. Check out these books to meet asexual characters navigating relationships along the wide spectrum of love, from aromantic to romantic.
Indigenous Science Fiction
Check out these #OwnVoices books to see how characters survive everything from werewolves to aliens.