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Nobuko Yoshiya: 1920s Revolutionary Lesbian Novelist

Nobuko Yoshiya was a wealthy, successful novelist who was out as a lesbian in Japan in the 1920s. So why isn't she a famous queer icon?

A Life Line and an Escape Route: The Role of Pickup Trucks in Queer YA

From masculinity to safety to freedom and more, pickup trucks can act as essential lifelines for the queer teens in these novels.

13 New LGBTQ Books by AAPI Authors to Read ASAP

May is AAPI Heritage Month and Pride Month is in June, so this is the perfect time to stock up on these excellent new queer AAPI books!

How YA Books Helped Me Forgive My Angsty Queer Teen Self

A reader reflects on processing her discomfort at being a queer teen in Arkansas through reading Casey McQuiston's I KISSED SHARA WHEELER.

10 Works of Queer and Two-Spirit Indigenous Fiction You Need To Read

We need more queer and Two-Spirit Indigenous books in the world, which means reading and celebrating the excellent ones already published!

8 Swoon-Worthy Queer YA Romcoms You’ll Love

These queer YA romcoms are the perfect heartwarming stories for when you need a pick-me-up. You're sure to fall for these sweet reads.

Quiz: You’re Going on a Scavenger Hunt to Find Your Next Fun Queer YA Read

Take this quiz to go on a scavenger hunt and get a fun queer YA book recommendation based on what you find!

19 Must-Read Queer Books Out in May

An F/F ice cream truck road trip, a queer Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Casey's McQuiston's YA debut, and more LGBTQ books out in May!

How ¡HOLA PAPI! Helps Me Navigate My Queerness

As I finally came to terms with my sexuality, ¡Hola Papi! helps me navigate the scary and unknown queer world.

Ahoy!: Queer Pirate Books

We could always use more queer pirate books, but these are a good place to start, from genderqueer pirates to sapphic love on the high seas.