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I wrote a piece for The Bookseller about what feels like growing restrictions against LGBTQ+ authors and books especially in the children's space, and why we, as writers and publishers have a golden opportunity to help create a more accepting future. thebookseller.com/comment/save-t…
The Taking of Jake Livingston author Ryan Douglass discusses the paranormal divide in his YA horror that explores how society’s relationship to race, sexuality, and masculinity may lead teen boys to violence Read his piece for United By Books👇 unitedbypop.com/young-adult-bo…
It’s no secret that I’m passionate about the representation of rainbow families in children’s books. Here I've blogged about why (and made some recs). jen-carney.com/2022/03/28/why… Gareth Peter Sophie Beer - 'Thunderhead' out now! ⛈️⚡ Jodie Lancet-Grant aka Jodie Mullish sarah brannan @leewhowrites susieday.bsky.social Sarah Hagger-Holt
There’s officially less than a month to go until The Bear Stylist is out in bookshops. I’m so excited about this BEAUTIFULLY illustrated little book. twofish gold is a genius! Every page is in full colour and its LGBTQ+ friendly message makes me feel very proud at such a scary time🐾
Yay! Look at the shimmery goodness. So glad you love it Cynthia So (they/them) Cover illustration by Nadia So and design by Kimberley Chen. So good. 💜💛🧡
SHE'S HERE!!! And she's a beauty. Not long to wait now UK readers, 2 Royal 2 Blue's debut YA romcom, I Kissed Shara Wheeler lands 12th May 🇬🇧 💋 Preorder here 💋 smarturl.it/IKissedSharaWh…
Happy publication day to Simon James Green’s GAY CLUB about a group of queer teens at their worst - and ultimately their best - as the whole school votes for student president of their LGBTQ+ society. Can Barney win the popular vote? Out now uk.bookshop.org/books/gay-club…
Head over to our Instagram this evening at 6.30pm and hear author Cynthia So (they/them) in conversation with Little Tiger editor @Mattie2507 Expect conversations around queer community, fandom and family! 🌈💫🧡 Hosted by the brilliant @charlieinabook and Down the Rabbit Hole
So thrilled to be part of this Love Wins #pride panel Waterstones Piccadilly, London on 6 July with these fantastic authors: Simon James Green @NotAgainBen Lewis Hancox! Can’t wait to shout about our LGBTQ+ books together 🌈✨ Come see us! Get your books signed! 🥰 🎟 waterstones.com/events/love-wi…
Really excited to announce the news of my #LGBTQIA inclusive debut middle-grade book ✨GLITTER BOY✨which will be published by Scholastic UK in Feb 2023! There’s dancing, poetry, fierce friendships, queer joy, and MARIAH CAREY! thebookseller.com/rights/rights/… #PrideMonth #pride
Happy publication day to Aiden Thomas 🇵🇸 - Cemetery Boys and Lost in the Never Woods are out in paperback in the U.K. today! Discover the groundbreaking YA paranormal romance and an atmospheric, supernatural mystery... Find out more: buff.ly/3vDq7SS
We’re so happy to announce that #Homebody has found a home with Macmillan Children's Books. Discover the beautiful debut non-fiction graphic novel by Theo Parish, based on their viral web comic short. Coming April 2024.