Pride Month 2021: ‘Both Sides Now’ by Peyton Thomas
‘Both Sides Now’ by Peyton Thomas is a YA novel about a transgender teen boy in the approach to the National Debate Championships.
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Category: Books
Pride Month 2021: ‘Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating’ by Adiba Jaigirdar
‘Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating’ by Adiba Jaigirdar is a contemporary YA novel about two Irish, Bengali girls who fake a relationship.
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Pride Month 2021: ‘Be Dazzled’ by Ryan La Sala
‘Be Dazzled’ by Ryan La Sala is a YA, dual-timeline novel about a teenage cosplayer set in the world of conventions and competitive cosplay.
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Pride Month 2021: ‘Trouble Girls’ by Julia Lynn Rubin
‘Trouble Girls’ by Julia Lynn Rubin is a YA story about two queer teenage girls, inspired by ‘Thelma and Louise’ and the #MeToo movement.
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Pride Month 2021: ‘Here the Whole Time’ by Vitor Martins
‘Here the Whole Time’ by Vitor Martins is a body-positive, Brazilian YA novel about two gay teen boys who live in the same apartment building.
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Pride Month 2021: ‘Almost Flying’ by Jake Maia Arlow
‘Almost Flying’ by Jake Maia Arlow is a contemporary, LGBTQ, middle grade centered around theme parks and rollercoasters.
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Pride Month 2021: ‘Bi the Way: The Bisexual Guide to Life’ – Lois Shearing
‘Bi the Way: The Bisexual Guide to Life’ by Lois Shearing is a non-fiction book that explores bisexuality in detail.
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Pride Month 2021: ‘Me, My Dad, and the End of the Rainbow’ by Benjamin Dean
‘Me, My Dad, and the End of the Rainbow’ by Benjamin Dean is the story of twelve-year-old Archie whose dad has just realized that he is gay.
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Make/Play/Watch/Read: E3 and Video Games
Here’s to the gamers and the game developers! Make/Play/Watch/Read with our tribute to video game developers.
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Pride Month 2021: ‘The Deepest Breath’ by Meg Grehan
‘The Deepest Breath’ by Meg Grehan is an unusual, LGBTQ middle-grade book that is written entirely in verse.
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Pride Month 2021: ‘As Far As You’ll Take Me’ by Phil Stamper
‘As Far As You’ll Take Me’ by Phil Stamper is about a gay 17-year-old from Kentucky who lies to his parents so he can spend summer in London.
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Pride Month 2021: ‘Ace of Spades’ by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
In ‘Ace of Spades,’ Devon & Chiamaka (the two Black students at their school) are targeted by the anonymous ‘Aces’ who reveals their secrets.
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Pride Month 2021: ‘One Last Stop’ by Casey McQuiston
‘One Last Stop’ by Casey McQuiston follows August who falls in love with a girl trapped in a time loop on the NYC subway since the 1970s.
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Hit the Summer Season With a Good Book: Summer Reading Guide 2021
The GeekMoms and GeekDads give you a few of our book recommendations for you to pick up during these lazy days of summer.
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Make/Play/Watch/Read: World Oceans Day (June 8)
This year, World Oceans Day is seeking a balance between the life of the ocean and the livelihoods of the people. Find your balance with our Make/Play/Watch/Read.
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Pride Month 2021: ‘The Passing Playbook’ by Isaac Fitzsimons
‘The Passing Playbook’ by Isaac Fitzsimmons is a coming-of-age book about transgender rights and football (soccer) in equal measure.
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Between the Bookends: 5 Books We Read in May 2021
In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie reviews 5 books including the latest from John Green and a middle-grade about girl’s football.
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Pride Month 2021: ‘Heartstopper’ Series by Alice Oseman
‘Heartstopper’ by Alice Oseman is a series of graphic novels about two British teenage boys navigating their burgeoning relationship.
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Make/Play/Watch/Read: Playing With Light
Light is a fascinating subject for any age. This week, we are lighting up Make/Play/Watch/Read with a broad spectrum of ideas!
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It’s a ‘Llama Llama’ Celebration
It’s ‘Llama Llama’ day in our house on any given day of the week.
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