You Read It Queer First

LGBTQ+ books for kids, recced by @charlieinabook

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[Macmillan Children's Books @MacmillanKidsUK]

We’re so happy to announce that #Homebody has found a home with @macmillankidsuk. Discover the beautiful debut non-fiction graphic novel by Theo Parish, based on their viral web comic short. Coming April 2024.

[Laura Kate Dale - Bluesky @LauraKBuzz.bsky.social @LaurakBuzz]

Me and My Dysphoria Monster is out NOW!

My first illustrated children's book, the story follows a young trans girl called Nisha struggling with gender dysphoria, as she struggles with feelings of isolation, before finding a name for her struggle, and finding joy in herself.

[Macmillan Children's Books @MacmillanKidsUK]

Happy publication day to @aidenschmaiden - Cemetery Boys and Lost in the Never Woods are out in paperback in the U.K. today! Discover the groundbreaking YA paranormal romance and an atmospheric, supernatural mystery...

Find out more: https://t.co/P9cA6Dk3hV

[Ian Eagleton @MrEagletonIan]

Really excited to announce the news of my #LGBTQIA inclusive debut middle-grade book ✨GLITTER BOY✨which will be published by @scholasticuk in Feb 2023!

There’s dancing, poetry, fierce friendships, queer joy, and MARIAH CAREY!

https://t.co/UVNeh2wvod
#PrideMonth #pride

[Cynthia So (they/them) @cynaesthete]

So thrilled to be part of this Love Wins #pride panel @WaterstonesPicc on 6 July with these fantastic authors: @simonjamesgreen @NotAgainBen @LewisHancox! Can’t wait to shout about our LGBTQ+ books together 🌈✨

Come see us! Get your books signed! 🥰

🎟 https://t.co/xPtxsnu9ie

[Cynthia So (they/them) @cynaesthete]

One thing I would love is to see it on more #Pride lists/displays. I can't overemphasise how queer it is!

Elsie (MC) is bi. Her crush, Ada, is queer. Joan, her long-lost best friend, is a lesbian. There's also gay ace rep! Nonbinary rep! Questioning rep! Older queer characters!

[Cynthia So (they/them) @cynaesthete]

It's been one week since IF YOU STILL RECOGNISE ME came out! Thank you so much for all the love, for buying the book, for talking about it! 💖

[Little Tiger Books @LittleTigerUK]

Head over to our Instagram this evening at 6.30pm and hear author @cynaesthete in conversation with Little Tiger editor @Mattie2507

Expect conversations around queer community, fandom and family! 🌈💫🧡

Hosted by the brilliant @charlieinabook and @dtrhradio

[You Read It Queer First @readitqueer]

Happy publication day to @simonjamesgreen’s GAY CLUB about a group of queer teens at their worst - and ultimately their best - as the whole school votes for student president of their LGBTQ+ society. Can Barney win the popular vote?

Out now https://t.co/6AvyXjumSe

[Macmillan Children's Books @MacmillanKidsUK]

SHE'S HERE!!! And she's a beauty. Not long to wait now UK readers, @casey_mcquiston's debut YA romcom, I Kissed Shara Wheeler lands 12th May 🇬🇧

💋 Preorder here 💋 https://t.co/CPUmpvQ865

[Little Tiger Books @LittleTigerUK]

Yay! Look at the shimmery goodness. So glad you love it @cynaesthete

Cover illustration by Nadia So and design by Kimberley Chen. So good. 💜💛🧡

[📚Steven Butler📚 @sbutlerbooks]

There’s officially less than a month to go until The Bear Stylist is out in bookshops. I’m so excited about this BEAUTIFULLY illustrated little book. @TwoFish is a genius! Every page is in full colour and its LGBTQ+ friendly message makes me feel very proud at such a scary time🐾

[Knights Of @_KnightsOf]

Today on #WorldAutismDay we're celebrating autistic creators and authors, and some of their many incredible books - if you're looking for a funny or informative or gripping read, here are some to choose from!

#WorldAutismAwarenessDay

[Andersen Press @AndersenPress]

The Taking of Jake Livingston author Ryan Douglass discusses the paranormal divide in his YA horror that explores how society’s relationship to race, sexuality, and masculinity may lead teen boys to violence

Read his piece for @unitedbybks👇

https://t.co/CObfSk1fj4

[Jen Carney @jennycarney]

It’s no secret that I’m passionate about the representation of rainbow families in children’s books. Here I've blogged about why (and made some recs). https://t.co/HWUMAwtJE9
@PurpleHuskey @Sophiebeerdraws @jlancetgrant @SarahBrannan @leewhowrites @mssusieday @SarahHaggerHolt

[A. J. Sass - Updates mostly @matokah]

It’s release day!

Welcome to the world, Ellen Outside the Lines! May you make your way to readers far and wide ✈️ 🧳📕

[Cynthia So (they/them) @cynaesthete]

IF YOU STILL RECOGNISE ME is 'One to Watch' in the Bookseller today!! 🥳 So incredibly pleased by this review!

[Jodie Lancet-Grant aka Jodie Mullish @jlancetgrant]

Don’t miss it!

[You Read It Queer First @readitqueer]

Don't miss your chance to win this fantastic funny series for young readers!

[Jen Carney @jennycarney]

Giveaway alert! Please RT if you can.
For your chance to win a signed set of the 3 books in #TheAccidentalDiaryofBUG comedy series, all you have to do is subscribe to my new author newsletter, BOOKS & BISCUITS here: https://t.co/FDsoteEbh7 #readingforpleasure #ChildrensBooks

[Jodie Lancet-Grant aka Jodie Mullish @jlancetgrant]

I wrote a piece for @thebookseller about what feels like growing restrictions against LGBTQ+ authors and books especially in the children's space, and why we, as writers and publishers have a golden opportunity to help create a more accepting future. https://t.co/rQM0RFDn4u