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My bookspin list for September. Looking forward to seeing which random book is chosen... Still way behind on catching up this year but at least I get to read the books I've been putting off for so long.
@bookspin @thearomaofbooks
My bookspin list for September. Looking forward to seeing which random book is chosen... Still way behind on catching up this year but at least I get to read the books I've been putting off for so long.
@bookspin @thearomaofbooks
bailedI understand how important this book is. I just couldn't get into it. I believe myself an ally, and I thought this book had a lot to teach me, but I got about 25% in and thought, maybe it was written for someone else. I feel like its another “not for me“ or “not the right time“ type of books. #DNF #BookSpin @TheAromaOfBooks
"That's what picking favorite songs is, really. You offer up your heart so that the song can latch onto you."
A great quote for #TuesdayTunes!
I loved this LGBTQIA+ YA romance. The title is based on the song "Friday I'm in Love" by The Cure. The book discusses sexual orientation, race, class, and music. An excellent read for music lovers during Pride Month!
https://youtu.be/lLikCHwbEzU?si=w5R6YRkznKtc0WUa
pickThis is a highly banned book and I‘m happy to say I‘ve finally read it. It is a sex ed guide for YA but it misses the mark. It doesn‘t discuss intersex or trans folx in detail the way it does gay and bi. NB aren‘t mentioned at all. Some of the language is transphobic and harmful. If you are advocating for trans folx, you should not ever use language that mirrors that of transphobic voices. Ever. Maybe the new edition is better? This is a ⬇️
bailedThere's nothing wrong with this, per se, but it is not grabbing me. Too bad, as the story of 4 out of 5 of the author's family coming out as queer or trans later in life sounded so interesting!
New Reads November is BACK on my book podcast! YA author Eliot Schrefer joins me to kick off the sixth (!!!!) year of this beloved annual series and to talk about FRIDAY I‘M IN LOVE by Camryn Garrett. We discuss coming out narratives, casual racism, self-aware narrators, the subversion of tropes about sweet sixteens, and how to write for a teen audience. 🎉🏳️🌈 Listen at the link in my bio!
pickI wanted to read this especially because it is so highly banned. It is a great resource for teens & others who have questions about their identity or sexuality but also a tool for parents & others who want to better understand their loved ones. I found the humor to be a bit jarring at times but overall Dawson does a good job explaining the basics of living a queer life - the good & bad
#Nonfiction2023 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa
#LGBTQ2023 @Kenyazero
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