Children’s / Teenage: LGBTQIA+: Coming out

Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times best-selling author of Every Day, comes a touching, thoughtful and deeply romantic look at love and discovering your true self.YOU HAVE TO READ THIS' RAINBOW ROWELLThe two boys kissing are Craig and Harry. They're hoping to set the world record for the longest kiss. They''re not a couple, but they used to be.Peter and Neil are a couple. Their kisses are different. Avery and Ryan have only just met and are trying to figure out what happens next. Cooper is alone. He''s not sure how he feels.As the marathon progresses, these boys, their friends and families evaluate the changing nature of feelings, behaviour and this crazy thing called love under the watchful eyes of a Greek chorus of a generation of men lost to AIDS. David Levithan connects recent history with the present moment in a novel that is both a celebration of equality and a memorial to a lost generation.Praise forEvery Day:Every Day is a wonder.' Patrick Ness, author of Chaos Walking trilogy and A MonstTrade Review"You have to read this.” —Rainbow Rowell, bestselling author of Eleanor & Park and Carry On “Remarkable.”- Frank Bruni, The New York Times Entertainment Weekly, August 21, 2013:"Author David Levithan's poignant novel follows the stories of gay teens joined through an unconventional protest. A-" The Washington Post, August 20, 2013:"Over the years, Levithan has consistently explored new creative territory…'Two Boys Kissing' reveals his command of an intriguing, complex narrative with an unusual point of view that is rare (and refreshing) in YA literature." The Los Angeles Times, September 1, 2013:"Open, frank and ultimately optimistic." The Wall Street Journal Speakeasy, October 24, 2013:"'Two Boys Kissing’ couldn’t have arrived at a more timely moment. Levithan seems to intuitively understand this generation—and his new book allows him to bring their particular struggles and joys to life." Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, June 3, 2013:"A landmark achievement from a writer and editor who has helped create, in literature, a haven for queer youth." "No one does heart-pulling emotion like Levithan, and this book, coming a decade after his groundbreaking debut, 'Boy Meets Boy,' has special resonance."- Gayle Forman, author of Just One Day and Just One Year, for Bookish.com "Brilliant, moving, important, and wise."- Jennifer E. Smith, author of This Is What Happy Looks Like and The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight Romantic Times Book Review, September 2013:"Thought provoking, poignant and beautifully written." Kirkus Reviews, July 15, 2013:"The novel has genuine moments of insight and wisdom…Inspiring." Hypable.com, August 23, 2013:"Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan takes the stories of all these boys and spins them into an interconnecting web that will leave you emotionally exhausted and absolutely thrilled to have read something so beautiful and unique…Will educate, entertain and move you."

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Book SynopsisA Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week."An epically exciting, utterly unique debut. Not to be missed." - William Hussey, author of Broken Hearts & Zombie PartsSometimes, emotions can be a little too powerful...Seventeen-year-old Steven has a big problem... Whenever he feels intense emotions, weird things happen. Like when he kissed a boy for the first time, and the boy's head literally exploded.Fleeing to the miserable town of Grunsby-on-Sea, Steven is determined to not hurt anyone else - but he doesn't count on his best friend Freya, her boyfriend Marcus and American friend Troy following him. And when agents from the mysterious DEMA organisation show up talking about "neutralisation", Steven realises that Grunsby-on-Sea might not be the safe haven he'd hoped for...The first in a wholesome queer YA fantasy trilogy packed with magic, loveable characters and big plot twists from debut author DAVID FENNE. Perfect for fans of TJ Klune, Rainbow Rowell and Adam Silvera."The fantasy drama of dreams. " - Lauren James, author of The Quiet at the End of the World(OVEREMOTIONAL by David Fenne was a Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week on 16/07/23)Trade ReviewAn epically exciting, utterly unique debut. Not to be missed. * William Hussey, author of Broken Hearts & Zombie Parts *The fantasy drama of dreams. * Lauren James, author of The Quiet at the End of the World *A wonderful, queer action novel. * Alexis Caught, author of Queer Up: An Uplifting Guide to LGBTQ+ Love, Life and Mental Health *"Zany and heartwarming" * The Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning author Robin Talley comes an inspiring new novel about the power of love to fight prejudice and hate. Two women connected across generations through the power of words. In 1955 eighteen-year-old Janet Jones must keep the love she shares with her best friend a secret. As in the age of McCarthyism to be gay is to sin. But when Janet discovers a series of books about women falling in love with other women, it awakens something in her. As she juggles a romance she must keep hidden and a new-found ambition to write and publish her own story, she risks exposing herself – and Marie – to a danger all too real. Sixty-two years later, Abby Cohen can’t stop thinking about her senior project – classic 1950s lesbian pulp fiction. She feels especially connected to one author, ‘Marian Love’, and becomes determined to track her down and discover her true identity. Is Abby prepared for what she will find? A stunning story of bravery, love, how far we’ve come and how much farther we have to go. Trade Review‘absolutely loved it – romantic and funny and gripping and just generally excellent!’ Tom Ellen, author of Freshers ‘touching, clever and absolutely hilarious’ The Herald ‘I really loved the book… it was just a lovely, refreshing read for me, and I’m so glad there are authors like Robin Talley out there.’ Bookseller ‘One of the most interesting and informative LGBT books I've read recently!’ Reader ‘I read it in one sitting!’ NetGalley reviewer ‘a must-read for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ history’ NetGalley reviewer ‘a very timely novel’ NetGalley reviewer

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