Laura (of Laura Plus Books) and Cayce (of Fighting Dreamer) are doing this great thing called LGBT Month this April (#LGBTApril), and I’m participating!
I mean, I guess I’m always participating, because every month is LGBT Month for me, but it’s more fun to do these sort of things when people are making cute banners for you, and when you’ve got a tribe bristling with restless inspiration and do-good vibes.
(This isn’t to say that the usual gay community 1) doesn’t make cute banners 2) does not bristle with restless inspiration and 3) produce do-good vibes. They do. Or, rather, it does. But we’re not going to parse further than this because who has the time?)
I’m pretty outspoken about LGBTQ visibility in literature, especially literature aimed at young adults or commercial readers. I’ve posted about the importance of normalizing gay heroes (HERE!), I’ve reviewed books with prominent gay themes (LIKE THIS ONE!), and I’ve posted in defense of Beyonce’s antics (AHA!). So, Beyonce tangent aside, I’m pretty topical. Daringly, I might even suggest I’m the mascot.
What will I do for #LGBTApril?
So much. The answer is so much.
The actual answer:
- A combined book review of the first two Captive Prince books by P.S. Pacat, which are incredible
- A compiled directory of resources on LGBTQ themes in literature
- A guide to writing realistic LGBTQ characters
- A suggesting reading list of books I’ve read and books I intend to read (but am comfortable endorsing regardless)
- Some favorite posts from the other participants of #LGBTApril
So keep in touch! And, if you’re participating, drop me a link below so I can read your stuff! If you aren’t participating and want to, go sign up at Fighting Dreamer!
– Ryan
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