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When there are so many of us, why do I rarely find South Asian kids on the cover of books especially those who are magic-wielding, realm-saving main characters?

The post WE NEED MORE HEROES OF COLOR IN MIDDLE GRADE FANTASIES: A SOUTH ASIAN PERSPECTIVE, a guest post by Payal Doshi appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

A fun and messy look at what happens when things don't go as planned when it comes to love, friendship, and finding yourself.

The post Book Review: Jay’s Gay Agenda by Jason June appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Debut author Jason June talks about the importance of sex-positivity in books for queer teens.

The post Let’s Be Frank: Honest Conversations About Sex in YA, a guest post by Jason June appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

This fun, light look at questioning your identity while not necessarily wanting any labels will surely find many readers.

The post Book Review: Cool for the Summer by Dahlia Adler appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

A really well done middle grade book about boys, friendship, families, emotions, vulnerability, trust, mistakes, coming out, and so much more.

The post Book Review: Thanks a Lot, Universe by Chad Lucas appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Full of family drama, new experiences, and the very real teenage desire to both discover new things and have comfortable things stay the same.

The post Book Review: When You Get the Chance by Tom Ryan and Robin Stevenson appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Robin Stevenson and Tom Ryan talk about writing "a big queer Canadian YA novel" together.

The post Joy, Connection and Community: Finding Pride in Books During a Pandemic, a conversation between Robin Stevenson and Tom Ryan appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

James Sie's message: Your stories are worth telling. You are seen. And you are loved.

The post The Queer Kids Are All Right, a guest post by James Sie appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Can Noah, who runs a blog of trans meet cutes, find his own swoon-worthy meet cute?

The post Book Review: Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.