Happy (almost) fall, everyone! We’re exited to regularly share recommendation lists again – this time featuring fall romance reads curated by the wonderful Elizabeth Luly! Her new novel Not Just Gal Pals releases today, and we can’t wait to curl up with a cup of tea and devour this adorable sapphic rom com! Happy book birthday, Elizabeth!
Here are Elizabeth’s must-read romance recommendations perfect for fall!
Let’s welcome NFL Network sportscaster Mike Yam to Diversify Your Shelves! His debut picture book Fried Rice & Marinara is inspired by his experiences growing up with a Chinese immigrant father and an Italian mother and celebrates intercultural identity and cuisine. Read on for a guest post by Mike Yam that explores the importance of representation and diversity in children’s books!
We’re so excited to welcome Shetal Shah, the author of Shakti Girls, to Diversify Your Shelves. In her guest post, she talks about the importance of inclusivity in children’s literature, and how we must take action to see the change we’re advocating for. Shetal Shah’s debut Shakti Girls introduces children to 13 Indian women who embody “shakti”: feminine energy and strength, power, and a force to be reckoned with. The stories about the inspiring women who made impact in fields such as science, politics, math, activism, and sports are told in verse and accompanied by colorful illustrations.
We’re thrilled to welcome Charlene Thomas, the debut author of Seton Girls, to Diversify Your Shelves. She wrote about gray magic and messy girls in an even messier world!
We have teamed up with the wonderful Mason Deaver, author of The Feeling of Falling in Love, who prepared a list of their favourite books about trans power! Keep reading for all the trans magic!
We have teamed up with the wonderful Elisa A. Bonnin, author of Dauntless and Stolen City, who prepared a list of seven not-to-be-missed sapphic fantasy books!
Ashley Shuttleworth, author of A Dark and Hollow Star and A Cruel and Fated Light, recommends some amazing books for the Pansexual and Panromantic Day of Visibility!
Slow-dancing, glittering ballgowns, hopeful glances, the crowning of prom royalty and the moment a love story reaches its peak or when everything blows up in the characters’ faces – we simply adore stories about prom! Kalena Miller, author of The Night When No One Had Sex, has curated a lovely list of diverse prom stories for us, and we can’t wait to check out all of the books she recommends! Let’s welcome Kalena to Diversify Your Shelves – we’re so excited to have her as a guest!
For International Transgender Day of Visibility we chatted with Emery Lee, author of Meet Cute Diary and Café Con Lychee, about book recommendations and eir work!
We are so honored that we get to share an essay by Lillie Lainoff, author of One for All, at Diversify Your Shelves.
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