I've read very little YA fiction. But I have a new appreciation for teen authors, especially those writing books for gay teens. So I'm going to read some of these books, purely out of my admiration and respect for the authors and the important work they're doing.
Brent Hartinger, The Geography Club
Alex Sanchez, Rainbow Boys
Ellen Wittlinger, Parrotfish (about a transgendered teen)
Perry Moore, Hero (about a gay superhero)
Nancy Garden, Annie on My Mind
Maureen Johnson, The Bermudez Triangle
Lu Vickers, Breathing Underwater
Sara Ryan, Empress of the World
Francesca Lia Block, Baby Be-Bop
David Levithan, Boy Meets Boy
Peter Cameron, Someday This Pain Will be Useful to You
Chris Crutcher, Athletic Shorts
Many of these books have been frequently challenged, and several of these authors have had many of their works repeatedly challenged.
They're all my new heroes!
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