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Cover Reveal: THE OLIVE CONSPIRACY by Shira Glassman
We're fans of Shira Glassman's books here at The Gay YA, and even bigger fans of the work she does promoting diverse LGBTQIA+ lit and her passion for representation. Today, we're revealing the cover for The [...]
Clearing Trans Paths in Middle Grade Fiction
Now that my debut middle grade novel, George, has been released into the world (fly, baby, fly!!) I’ve been witnessing and engaging in conversations about “who this book is for”. In other words, “is this [...]
Knights, Defenders and Double Edged Swords
by Sarah Benwell When I was a kid, I wanted to become a knight. To take on chivalry and honour and a bravery that was bigger than I’d ever felt in real life. I wanted [...]
Should I or Shouldn’t I? On Writing Trans Narratives Respectfully
by John Jacobson Writing about yourself is hard. Writing about something, or someone, that you understand is hard. Writing about something or someone that is oppressed, stereotyped, and dehumanized by society is hard - especially [...]