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A really interesting read with a conversational tone, vibrant format, and so much historical information. A necessary addition to collections.

The post Book Review: No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves by Lee Wind appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Queer trauma should never be a selling point for queer narratives, and if pain is written as shock value or a central plot point for a straight character, it’s incredibly harmful. But not all pain on the page is harmful.

The post Queer Joy, Pain, and the Other Side of Silence, a guest post by Steven Salvatore appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Though filled with trauma and pain, this book will leave readers with the powerful and affirming message that you are worthy, loved, perfect, and important.

The post Book Review: Can’t Take That Away by Steven Salvatore appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

What better genre than sports to shine a light on the everyday elements of American life that have perpetuated injustice? These are the stories where the truth shines the brightest.

The post THIS IS NO GAME: WHEN FACTS MATTER, SPORTS NON-FICTION IS A GOOD PLACE TO TURN, a guest post by Andrew Maraniss appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Gomez-Hira makes the hot Miami summer come alive as we follow Carmen and crew through days of dance, Disney, and drama. Good fun.

The post Book Review: Once Upon a Quinceañera by Monica Gomez-Hira appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

This coming out story is gorgeous, heartfelt, and affirming, perfect for upper elementary students. I want to hug sweet Stevie.

The post Book Review: The Deepest Breath by Meg Grehan appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

A realistically messy and painful story about finding your people and being yourself.

The post Book Review: As Far As You’ll Take Me by Phil Stamper appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

This will be an illuminating read for modern teens who may not know much about what it was really like to be a queer teen in the 1950s.

The post Book Review: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.