"To receive that call and hear them say, ‘You’re a part of us and you’re able to join’ was one of the happiest days...
Jennifer Gerson
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‘It’s Your Job to Be You’: American Girl Book Promotes Inclusion but Faces Right-Wing Backlash
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The attacks on a body image book speak to the heightened state of anti-LGBTQ+ hate and the unique cultural position that the American Girl...
Diversity and creativity in LGBTQ+ young adult books is thriving. Authors told The 19th why that’s important and recommended some of their favorites.