Mixing this trademark humor with heartbreaking truths, popular YA author Hutchinson shares his story of coming of age as a young gay man in the 1990s. He includes cringe-worthy journal entries and emails and doesn’t shy away from discussing his…
This young adult adaptation of the author’s 2017 book follows the harrowing journey of twin brothers Ernesto and Raul Flores who fled their gang-ridden town in El Salvador only to find that life in California isn’t easy for refugees. Markham’s…
In perhaps the most powerful book of her career, Grimes’ memoir in verse details her tumultuous childhood: dealing with her schizophrenic mother, being shuffled between foster homes and struggling to connect with her gifted but often absent father.…
This extremely inclusive anthology features popular authors like Alex Gino writing about living at the intersection of trans and fat, Julie Murphy praising The Little Mermaid’s sea witch Ursula for her subversive behavior, and Isabel Quintero…
Using thought-provoking poems, the author of Speak expresses her rage about how little our messed up culture has changed in the past 20 years since she published her groundbreaking novel about rape. She also reveals the experiences from her own past…
Written with his trademark snarky humor, the 25-year-old author, who has spinal muscular atrophy, shares ridiculous anecdotes from his life. Just like his first book, Laughing at My Nightmare, this one emphasizes the idea of using humor to overcome…
YouTube star Bertie offers very personal anecdotes from his life as a transgender man, including stories about coming out to his family, his surgeries, dating and job hunting. He gives advice on how trans teens can find a supportive community and…
