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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] None of the Above I.W. Gregorio None of the Above is a wonderful novel written about a teenager who discovers she’s intersex in her final year of high school, and the fallout that comes with being unwillingly outed to her school. Throughout the story, the reader gets a glimpse into Krissy’s processing of what this means for her gender and her identity, but also gives space for a few other intersex experiences as well. Gregorio is not only a

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Totally Joe James Howe Totally Joe is written in the form of an alphabiography – a writing assignment given to Joe’s (the main character) grade 7 class, and takes place over the course of a year. Throughout his alphabiography, Joe introduces us to his group of friends, “The Misfits,” his family, the school bullies, and a couple of cute boys. Joe is adorable and quirky, and his story is a breath of fresh air from the often angst-filled queer

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Beautiful Music for Ugly Children Kirsten Cronn-Mills Gabe is a trans man in his last year of High School who finds a place on a Community Radio show to live out his true identity, or “play his B-side” as the teenage boy he is on the inside. The story has a tendency to focus on the extremes of the trans experience, but aside from that, the character of Gabe feels like a real teenager who is easy to fall in love with. Music fans might especi

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Benjamin Alire Sáenz When we began collecting ideas for this portion of our website, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe was by far the most beloved novel of the GS Youth Group. Several of the teens name it as their queer fiction for youth/YA. Written from the perspective of angsty Mexican American teen, Aristotle, the narrative is not so much focused on a solid p

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I’ll Give You The Sun Jandy Nelson This story opens with 13 year old twins, Jude and Noah, who might as well be conjoined they are so close. We initially read this history through the lens of Noah, even though he is clearly the quiet and shy one of the two. When the story flashes forward three years, the POV shifts to Jude, and we find that the twins’ close relationship has had a massive interruption as they barely speak to one another. Alo

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] My Princess Boy Written by Cheryl Kilodavis Illustrated by Suzanne DeSimone 36 Pages Dyson is a princess boy:  he loves pink, sparkly things, dressing up and doing all things “girl.” Thankfully he has a family that loves him unconditionally, helps him feel confident in his decisions, and teaches him to believe in himself. Of course this does not mean Dyson has an easy life, and that is why author Cheryl Kilodavis decided to write this book.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Oliver Button is a Sissy Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola 48 Pages Why didn’t Oliver just do what other boys did? Instead Oliver prefers playing with paper dolls, spending time in the attic putting on costumes, singing and dancing, and playing make-believe. The result:  Oliver gets teased and bullied. Even his father doesn’t understand his choices and thinks he should do more “boy things.” Oliver Button Is a Sissy is a classic and h