For the love of books
Representation in the media and in literature is important, but it’s also important to have representation on your bookshelf! In this 5×5 we interviewed five authors who identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community to talk about writing, representation, and the future of queer literature
Jonathan Van Ness, the author of Over the Top and star of Queer Eye, has stepped out of his comfort zone. Bringing his signature humor and positivity, Van Ness has written a Children’s Book to inspire kids to celebrate everything that makes them special. Image Via Amazon Looking back on his childhood, Van Ness never understood why he was more over the top than the rest of the children. It came to a point when he realized that there was little to no solace in books to make him feel as though his uniqueness was what made him special. This …
DC comics’ character ‘Aqualad’ has a new graphic novel. Jackson Hyde, the new Aqualad will be the main character of this novel. We follow Hyde as he discovers his powers and explores his sexuality. It so important to see stories like this, especially in the super hero genre. There are so many different interpretations of superheroes in different times lines and universes; its great to see variety in their sexualities as well. Image via Entertainment Weekly You Brought Me The Ocean comes out this coming summer. So do yourself a favor and pick up a copy. It is …
We’re live with author T Kira Madden and host, Joshunda Sanders with our latest episode of Bookstr Diversity. T Kira Madden is here to discuss her book “Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls” a memoir about coming of age and reckoning with desire as a queer, biracial teenager amidst the fierce contradictions of Boca Raton, FL. Ask her your questions in the comments!
