Black Queer Author Leah Johnson Shares the Inspiration and Rage Behind Opening a Banned Books Store
“Loudmouth is, at its core, a product of rage,” says Johnson, whose books have been the subject of book bans.
October 21, 2023
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10 Great LGBTQ Novels for Young Adults
These LGBTQ tales are the perfect way to escape your troubles.
December 31, 2019
Extending a Lifeline to Homeless LGBT Young Adults
Cutting off services for people once they turn 18 or 21 is just reinforcing a cycle of misery. A new bill in New York could change that.
March 12, 2018
Our Picks for Trans Young Adult Fiction
Five top novels for young adult -- and not-so-young adult -- readers looking for stories about the lives of young trans people
December 26, 2007
30 Queer-Friendly Books for Young Adults, Kids, and Familes
From adventerous fantasy novels for young adults, to self help manuals for LGBTQ families, to meditation books for children -- we got you covered.
August 24, 2019
LGBTQ Acceptance Declining Among Young Adults, According to Study
A GLAAD survey found non-LGBTQ people aged 18-34 less tolerant than non-LGBTQ adults as a whole.
June 24, 2019
London Calling: 1 in 2 Young Adult Britons Is Bisexual
According to researchers, almost a quarter of Britons surveyed say they are not exclusively heterosexual, and for adults age 18-24, that number jumps to almost half.
August 18, 2015
These Agender Young People Are Here to Challenge Your Binary
A new photo exhibit commissioned in response to an alleged hate crime against an agender teenager looks to challenge contemporary conceptions of male, female, and the space in between.
June 10, 2014
STUDY: 1 in 3 Young Adults in U.S. Identify as Bisexual
A new study finds 31 percent of Americans under 30 say they are not '100% heterosexual.'
August 20, 2015
Archie's Gay Pal, Kevin Keller, Gets a Novel
Riverdale's out teen is set to star in his own hardcover young adult novel this month.
April 2, 2013
Homosocial Castaway Series 'The Wilds' Canceled After Two Seasons
Prime Video is officially saying goodbye to young adult drama The Wilds.
July 29, 2022
Has Tim Federle Written the Best Gay YA Novel Ever?
Young adult novelist Tim Federle returns with The Great American Whatever.
May 2, 2017
Gay activist and philanthropist Bruce Bastian dies at 76
Bastian, cofounder of WordPerfect, left the Mormon Church as a young adult and dedicated himself to LGBTQ+ causes.
June 26, 2024
ACLU Warns New Jersey Library Not to Censor LGBTQ+ Book
The library’s leadership moved the book Gender Queer out of the young adult section.
July 17, 2023
Why Is Gay Underage Sex Criminalized When Straight Sex Is Not?
California law brands LGBTQ young adults for sex with teen lovers, but treats straight relationships differently.
January 23, 2019
PHOTOS: Josh Hutcherson Scores Big With LGBT Youth Event
Celebrities combined their star power for a good cause that prepares and trains young adults on how to become LGBT allies.
August 12, 2014
Op-ed: Banning Books, Risking Lives
Public schools in Fauquier County, Va., will consider removing a gay-themed young adult novel, but do officials understand what is at stake if they pull the book?
April 14, 2014
Lady Gaga Offers Safe Space Bus Tour
The bisexual pop icon is taking her Born This Way Foundation on the road, providing free space for teens and young adults to learn and heal.
January 2, 2013
Love, Labels, and YA Literature for Queer Kids
In this exclusive author conversation, two out authors with new young adult books reflect on the important queer literature and real-life scenarios that inspired them.
October 19, 2012