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The Courage To Shine by Yet Fry

A young adult gay coming-of-age story about finding your people, speaking your truth, and discovering the kind of bravery that can change everything. What if…

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This Is Not A Phase – Gay Coming of Age

A heartfelt coming-of-age and coming-out as gay story about courage, community, and the transformative power of sharing your truth. He hit “publish” and everything changed….

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And, in walks Johnny – TWiT Book Review

The quintessential Texas novel. Johnny is a bad boy. A drunk, a carouser, and a basic loser. One night, in a heightened stupor, he beats…

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Skater Boy: Coming-of-Age Story – LGBT Review

Stonebridge High’s resident bad boy, Wesley “Big Mac” Mackenzie, is failing senior year—thanks to his unchecked anger, rowdy friends, and a tendency to ditch his…

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Love, IRL

Because of his social anxiety, Alex finds it easier to deal with people online. When he starts chatting with Dorian, he’s not expecting them to…

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We Speak In Storms

A haunting coming-of-age young adult novel It’s been more than fifty years since a tornado tore through a drive-in movie theater in tiny Mercer, Illinois,…

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Romeo for Real

On the surface, Romeo has it all: success on the basketball court, a group of good friends, and the companionship of the beautiful Rosie. Deep…

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