I love books with queer characters, I think because I went so long reading books without them, and trying to make myself fit the characters I saw,. I’m somewhat addicted to characters that I can see myself reflected in fully now and not just in the cracks and crevices allowed previously. I relish these characters for the worlds they take me to, the lives they have lived, the hope they feel.
I have not vetted any of these for their audience rating, so I don't know. I can definitely try to keep that in mind for future posts though. I haven't seen a lot of queer indie young adult books, but one I can recommend from my favorite author, Rick Riordan, is The Sun and the Star. He co-wrote it with a queer author.
It is part of the larger Percy Jackson Universe, but it's really well-written.
Oh I should mention, Mark Oshiro is the queer author he co-wrote it with. Anything from Mark I think should be age-appropriate, but always good to double-check just in case!
I love books with queer characters, I think because I went so long reading books without them, and trying to make myself fit the characters I saw,. I’m somewhat addicted to characters that I can see myself reflected in fully now and not just in the cracks and crevices allowed previously. I relish these characters for the worlds they take me to, the lives they have lived, the hope they feel.
Are any of these book age appropriate for a 14 yr old boy? If not do you have any recommendations? TIA
I have not vetted any of these for their audience rating, so I don't know. I can definitely try to keep that in mind for future posts though. I haven't seen a lot of queer indie young adult books, but one I can recommend from my favorite author, Rick Riordan, is The Sun and the Star. He co-wrote it with a queer author.
It is part of the larger Percy Jackson Universe, but it's really well-written.
Oh I should mention, Mark Oshiro is the queer author he co-wrote it with. Anything from Mark I think should be age-appropriate, but always good to double-check just in case!