
Teen Librarian Toolbox
April 28, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
Here’s to many come outs. Here’s to not having to come out at all. Here’s to coming out for your own reasons, on your own timeline. Here’s to our bookshelves and our libraries reflecting all of this—and much more!
April 27, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
A powerful, heartfelt, well-written story of identity, community, and friendship. A necessary addition to collections.
February 16, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
This coming out story is gorgeous, heartfelt, and affirming, perfect for upper elementary students. I want to hug sweet Stevie.
November 10, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor
Is this just a list of gushing love and appreciation instead of an actual professional-sounding book review? YES.
May 12, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor
Bangladeshi Irish Nishat grapples with her crush on Flávia, a new girl running a competing henna business.
June 18, 2019 by Amanda MacGregor
YA author Amber Smith talks about the constantly twisting road that led her to being out, happy, loved, and incredibly proud of the life she's created.
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May 23, 2019 by Amanda MacGregor
This is a powerful and painfully honest memoir that looks at surviving while finding your place, your people, and self-acceptance.
May 16, 2019 by Amanda MacGregor
This heartfelt story about a nonbinary teen will empower readers. Ben's journey is not always easy, but it is full of love, affirmation, and eventual happiness. This story, this representation, this example is so needed.
February 27, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor
Publisher’s description Welcome to Daniel Boone Middle School in the 1970s, where teachers and coaches must hide who they are, and girls who like girls are forced to question their own choices. Presented in the voice of a premier storyteller, One True Way sheds exquisite light on what it means to be different, while at the same […]
July 12, 2016 by Amanda MacGregor
Publisher’s description It’s like the apocalypse came, only instead of nuclear bombs and zombies, Mike gets school participation, gay thoughts, and mother-effin’ cheerleaders. Junior year is about to start. Here’s what Mike Tate knows: His friends are awesome and their crappy garage band is a great excuse to drink cheap beer. Rook Wallace is the […]
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