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From the author of Love Your Body and the illustrator of Two Grooms on a Cake "A really unique book that can be lifesaving for the many kids who don't fit the narrow old ideas of what maleness is. It will widen the perspective ofchildren and parents alike. It also covers emotional intelligence so beautifully. Such a lot in just a few pages." Steve Biddulph, author, Raising Boys Have you ever felt you should act a certain way or do certain things, just because you're a boy? This book encourages young boys to broaden their ideas about what it means to be a boy, supporting them to feel free and proud to be who they truly are. Every boy deserves to be themselves without apology, and know that being themselves now will make them the man they will become in the future.

Two teen girls, Mara and Rory, navigate a complex web of love, infection, and survival as they reunite in an experimental resettlement program, grappling with their pasts and the looming threat of the virus that once transformed Mara into a monster.

Love Poems that can be read through all the seasons, no matter what direction you're going in life. Leaving behind trauma, accepting growth, loving yourself a little more than you did before, our choices work with things beyond our control to guide our lives, to give us direction.

A young readers' adaptation of The Queens' English (Clarkson Potter, 2021), a nonfiction illustrated reference guide to the LGBTQ+ community's contributions to the English language.

"A powerful affirmation of individuality, creative expression, and unconditional acceptance." --Shelf Awareness (starred review) While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fish tails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes--and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself? Mesmerizing and full of heart, this 2019 Stonewall Book Award winner is a jubilant picture of self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality.

A New York Times Bestseller * A USA Today Bestseller * In this feminist, suspenseful thriller the daughter of a con artist is taken hostage in a bank heist—and will need to tap into all her skills in order to survive. Now in paperback!Nora O'Malley's been a lot of girls. As the daughter of a con-artist who targets criminal men, she grew up as her mother's protégé. But when her mom fell for the mark instead of conning him, Nora pulled the ultimate con: escape.For five years Nora's been playing at normal. But she needs to dust off the skills she ditched because she has three problems:#1: Her ex walked in on her with her girlfriend. Even though they're all friends, Wes didn't know about her and Iris.#2: The morning after Wes finds them kissing, they all have to meet to deposit the fundraiser money they raised at the bank. It's a nightmare that goes from awkward to deadly, because:#3: Right after they enter the bank, two guys start robbing it.The bank robbers may be trouble, but Nora's something else entirely. They have no idea who they're really holding hostage . . .A FORBES, BUZZFEED, BOOK RIOT AND KIRKUS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

A beautiful—and necessary—story about teen mental health.In the gut-punching but uplifting tradition of Adam Silvera and Kathleen Glasgow comes a queer coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the Florida mangroves."Raw and compassionate.” —Kirkus, starred reviewHow do you face your fears when everything is terrifying?Fifteen-year-old Brynn can’t stop thinking about death. Her intrusive thoughts and severe anxiety leave her feeling helpless—and hopeless. So after her mom interprets one of Brynn’s blog posts as a suicide note, she takes extreme measures, confiscating Brynn’s phone, blocking her Internet access, and banishing her to stay with her father who lives “off the grid” on a houseboat in the Florida mangroves. Isolated from her online friends—her only friends—Brynn resigns herself to a summer of mind-numbing boredom and loneliness… until Skylar appears. Skylar is everything Brynn isn’t—sultry, athletic, and confident. Yet Brynn feels at home around this fearless girl who pushes her to try new things and makes her belly flutter with nerves that have nothing to do with anxiety. When Brynn discovers that Skylar is trapped in the bayou and can’t tell her why, she resolves to free her new crush from the dark waters, even if it means confronting all of her worst fears.Through Brynn's funny, awkward, and sincere narration, The Immeasurable Depth of You explores the ways mental illness can impact a life by centering a character who is learning (sometimes messily) to accept all parts of herself.

The true story of how a Massachusetts neighborhood rallied together to help a lesbian couple feel welcome and loved again after experiencing anti-LGBTQ hate.

Maddie Lambert's star is on the rise. Fame and fortune are hers for the taking. But when her controlling manager/father tries to break up her band, Maddie cancels the tour and runs away to get her head straight. Falling for a country girl wasn't part of her plan, but Tess Copeland might be the one who can remind Maddie what she loves about music.Tess Copeland is gearing up for her family's annual Crush Festival, but a corrupt Councillor threatens to shut them down. Tess must pull out all the stops to save it, but does the mysterious new girl, Maddie, hold the key to the Crush Festival's success?Crush was shortlisted for the 2020 Matilda Children's Literature Award.

Ever wondered if you're who you're really supposed to be? In these three tales of queer romance and adventure, you'll find people becoming their truest selves.Eighteen-year-old Tuli is a student desperate for independence. Protected by her mother, then helped by her exciting new friend Rishona, Tuli learns she can shape-shift into a flying, fire-breathing dragon.Alex is a skeptical paranormal researcher who debunks hauntings - until he discovers a chilling secret about the local manor, encounters an impossibly real ghost named Griffin, then fights an old, old evil to save the handsome specter's soul.Robbie has aspirations of adventure far above his station, especially for someone people see as a scullery maid. He meets Selene, a young noblewoman, doing all she can to delay a wedding she doesn't want.With the help of friends and even a few enemies, Robbie, Alex and Tuli will find love, overcome expectatioins, and at last become who they were always meant to be.

15-årige Jamie skal starte på efterskole og står over for det bedste år i sit ungdomsliv. Det er i hvert fald, hvad alle siger. Oven på en turbulent tid i familien glæder hun sig til at komme hjemmefra, men på skolen viser virkeligheden sig at være knap så konfettifyldt som glansbilledet. Jamie kæmper for at blive en del af fællesskabet og drømmer bare om at komme ind i varmen hos skolens dronning, Kristine.Det er ikke let, og da Jamie efter et par måneder får den mystiske og reserverede Michelle som roomie, bliver hendes plan endnu mere kompliceret. Alle ser skævt til den nye pige, men på værelset oplever Jamie en anderledes side af Michelle, og den fortrolighed, som opstår mellem de to, udvikler sig til forelskelse. Samtidig får Kristine øjnene op for Jamies kvaliteter som veninde – men kan man være kærester med skolens mest upopulære og bedste veninder med den mest populære på samme tid?Hvis du vil have regnbuen er en fortælling om teenageårenes intense rutsjebanetur. Om venskab, vildskab og splittelsen mellem, hvad der virker rigtigt udadtil og føles rigtigt indadtil.

Some floofs' shake hands and others fetch sticks, but can an old floof really learn new tricks!?This beautiful true story goes to show, that anything can happen if you give it a go!A story about a dog, her humans, and an adventure at WA Pride Fairday!Come and join Nitro on her adventure at Fairday!

Pronouns are a meaningful part of identifying who we are. We can't know someone's pronouns just by looking at them or knowing their name, so it's important to ask! This book encourages kids AND grownups to get uncomfortable, learn new things, make mistakes, and choose to grow. It's not about always getting it right, but it is about being loving and continuous in our effort. ¿¿Core themes in this book:Belonging, Expression, Identity, PrideMeet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups. Learn more about us at akidsco.com.

On Mar Leâon de la Rosa's sixteenth birthday, el Diablo comes calling. Mar is a transmasculine nonbinary teen pirate hiding a magical ability to manipulate fire and ice. But their magic isn't enough to reverse a wicked bargain made by their father, and now el Diablo has come to collect his payment: the soul of Mar's father and the entire crew of their ship. When Mar is miraculously rescued by the sole remaining pirate crew in the Caribbean, el Diablo returns to give them a choice: give up their soul to save their father by the harvest moon, or never see him again. The task is impossible -- Mar refuses to make a bargain, and there's no way their magic is a match for el Diablo. Then Mar finds the most unlikely allies: Bas, an infuriatingly arrogant and handsome pirate -- and the captain's son; and Dami, a gender-fluid demonio whose motives are never quite clear. For the first time in their life, Mar may have the courage to use their magic. It could be their only redemption -- or it could mean certain death.

Where can a princess hide if her Ever After isn't all that Happy? Bestselling author Alex London turns classic fairy tales on their heads in this fast-paced, funny fantasy about embracing change and taking control of your own story. For fans of The School for Good and Evil and the Chronicles of Never After series.Every fairy tale ends with its characters living happily ever after, right? A valiant prince quests long and hard to reach the castle where the sleeping princess lies. And with a kiss, he awakens her.But what if the princess does NOT think a kiss from a stranger is a very pleasant way to wake up? Yuck!When Rosamund flees her prince, a Door of Opportunity opens, and she steps through it to the Home Educational Academy (the HEA for short). Rosamund has found the Princess Protection Program, where fugitive fairy-tale princesses escape unwanted affections, untimely ends, and all the other perils of their stories.But the longer Rosamund lives in the real world, the more questions she has. Does anyone ever graduate from the HEA? Why doesn't anyone seem to remember the former students? Is the kindly fairy headmistress all she appears to be? Is anyone? And the most important question of all: Can Rosamund change her story?Acclaimed and bestselling author Alex London weaves together several beloved fairy tales in this fast-paced, funny, and slyly subversive adventure about finding your place in the world.

In the Belle âEpoque city of Severon, Sybil Clarion and Esme Rimbaud, best friends with a secret crush on each other, find themselves drawn into a risky heist proposition from a mysterious Green Faerie named Maeve, which could offer financial security but may endanger their carefully constructed lives.

From the author of The Long Run comes another unflinchingly raw and boldly hilarious novel about an unlikely group of teens coming together to exact revenge on the person who wronged them.All's fair in love and revenge…Phil Reyno is a "troublemaker." With a punk aesthetic and a quick temper, Phil knows that it's surprising to see him dating universally beloved Cameron Ellis, whose viral coming out video made him an internet darling.Jackson Pasternak is a "good guy." Junior class president, star rower, and Ivy bound, Jackson is burnt out and misses the only person who ever truly knew him-his ex-best friend, Phil.When Cameron dumps Phil and torpedoes his already-iffy reputation in the process, Phil hatches a plot to expose Cameron as the two-faced liar he truly is. And he finds the perfect weapon in his old pal Jackson, who agrees to infiltrate Cameron's circle and uncover dirt.But as Phil and Jackson rediscover their friendship-and more-they start to wonder… Will knocking Cameron off his pedestal really solve their problems?Praise for The Long Run"Written with equal doses of heart and ferocity, this is a fabulous debut." -Abdi Nazemian, author of Stonewall Honor book Like a Love Story and The Chandler Legacies"Raw, real, electric, and unputdownable." -Steven Salvatore, critically acclaimed author of And They Lived…"James Acker is a splashy new voice with an unforgettable romcom about tough guys with soft hearts." -Adam Sass, award-winning author of Surrender Your Sons and The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers* "A stunning novel." -Bookpage, starred review

"Trapped in a tower with Briar Rose, Fi faces the Spindle Witch's threat and the imminent discovery of Siphoning Spells, while Shane seeks a weapon to save Andar and contends with the danger of Red's betrayal and the ruthless Spindle Witch's executioner, leading them to unravel the secrets of the Tomb of Queen Aurora"--

Poet, writer, and hip-hop educator Tony Keith Jr. makes his debut with a powerful YA memoir in verse, tracing his journey from being a closeted gay Black teen battling poverty, racism, and homophobia to becoming an openly gay first-generation college student who finds freedom in poetry. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, George M. Johnson, and Jacqueline Woodson.Tony dreams about life after high school, where his poetic voice can find freedom on the stage and page. But the Boogeyman has been following Tony since he was six years old. First, the Boogeyman was after his Blackness, but Tony has learned It knows more than that: Tony wants to be the first in his family to attend college, but there's no path to follow. He also has feelings for boys, desires that don't align with the script he thinks is set for him and his girlfriend, Blu. Despite a supportive network of family and friends, Tony doesn't breathe a word to anyone about his feelings. As he grapples with his sexuality and moves from high school to college, he struggles with loneliness while finding solace in gay chat rooms and writing poetry. But how do you find your poetic voice when you are hiding the most important parts of yourself? And how do you escape the Boogeyman when it's lurking inside you?

Growing up, the authors of this book didn't see families that looked like theirs. As the gay dads to 4 adopted kiddos, they're here to show the world that ALL kinds of families are beautiful and possible! These dads share their journey in becoming parents and the empowering message that no matter who you are, you can build a family-all you need is love (and maybe ice cream and silliness) to make it happen.Core themes in this book:Belonging, Family, LGBTQ+, LoveMeet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups. Learn more about us at akidsco.com.