Report: 5 employees quit over LGBTQ+ book removal
Bodacious Bookstore & Cafe denies removing titles, saying it only responded to complaints about age-inappropriate content visible to children.
May 7, 2025
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These LGBTQ tales are the perfect way to escape your troubles.
December 31, 2019
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Archie's Gay Pal, Kevin Keller, Gets a Novel
Riverdale's out teen is set to star in his own hardcover young adult novel this month.
April 2, 2013
Op-ed: Banning Books, Risking Lives
Public schools in Fauquier County, Va., will consider removing a gay-themed young adult novel, but do officials understand what is at stake if they pull the book?
April 14, 2014
30 Queer-Friendly Books for Young Adults, Kids, and Familes
From adventerous fantasy novels for young adults, to self help manuals for LGBTQ families, to meditation books for children -- we got you covered.
August 24, 2019
The Terror and Thrill of a Same-Sex Prom Date
In this exclusive excerpt from Robbie Couch's new young adult novel, The Sky Blues, Sky works up the nerve to ask his male crush to prom.
April 15, 2021
Watch Florida Moms for Liberty Members Try to Report Librarians to the Police Over a YA Novel
Moms for Liberty members report school librarians to police, alleging distribution of “pornography” to minors amidst contentious debate over educational materials. In reality, it's the young adult novel Storm and Fury.
November 10, 2023
All The LGBTQ Books We Loved in 2019
From queer romance novels to self-help, antiracism to scientific query, this year we read them all. Here are some of the best.
January 3, 2020
Parent Wants 'Two Boys Kissing' Book Banned From Library
A hearing will be held later this month to determine whether the book will be removed.
April 4, 2014
13 LGBTQ+ Books to Read and Enjoy Before Spring Is Over
Here are some of the most anticipated queer books that came out this spring!
May 30, 2023
Has Tim Federle Written the Best Gay YA Novel Ever?
Young adult novelist Tim Federle returns with The Great American Whatever.
May 2, 2017
Broadway Player Tackles Bullying in New Book
A quirky kid, a funny book, and more reasons you'll adore author Tim Federle.
April 15, 2013
Moms for Liberty and Florida Teacher Schemed to Manipulate Student Book Controversy
An Escambia County teacher reportedly collaborated with Moms for Liberty to get a student to check out a book the group called pornographic.
November 15, 2023
In the Dear Evan Hansen Novel, a Queer Ghost Comes Out and Saves Lives
Gay writer Benj Pasek discusses how the novelization of the musical expands on LGBTQ themes and a community of support.
January 31, 2019
Principal Who Banned a Book With LGBTQ Themes Arrested for Child Porn
Phillip Todd Wilson had removed books parents objected to because of gay characters and controversial content.
August 29, 2019
'Ex-Gay Therapy' at the Movies: 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post'
Chloe Grace Moretz stars as a fully realized lesbian in the film adaptation of the beloved YA "conversion therapy" novel.
July 31, 2018
'Simon' Author Becky Albertalli Comes Out as Bi in Essay to Critics
The Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda writer penned that she has been "scrutinized, subtweeted, mocked, lectured, and invalidated" while in the closet.
August 31, 2020
Love, Labels, and YA Literature for Queer Kids
In this exclusive author conversation, two out authors with new young adult books reflect on the important queer literature and real-life scenarios that inspired them.
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Author Lyndsey D'Arcangelo Tackles LGBT Homelessness
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