YA LGBT Books discussion

We're doing another book drive this month, this time for Zebra Coalition® Youth Center, an Orlando, FL center that is a place to hang out and also offers connection to case management; a food, hygiene and clothing bank; laundry and shower facilities; education and career support; workshops and activities; and a resource library. But which is short of fiction and non-fiction books.

Max, an author (of adult books) friend of mine, is collecting the books, cataloging them, and passing them along. The center serves youth from 13-24, so as usual let's keep the donations YA-appropriate.



I want to emphasize, no member (or moderator) should feel any pressure to donate to these drives. We have very generous people here on the group, and we have authors with books they contribute. Feel free to join in or skip it. There are YA centers all over the country who might benefit from books, so hopefully this is the fourth, but not the last, such book drive for us.

Right now, I am donating a few books, because I'm grateful for the chance to do some good in a world that needs it, and because I can afford to. If you want to donate as well - a book you wrote or another favorite - PM me to ask for Max's address to send them.

If you can't participate in this one, there will be more. Or just hang out here with us. No pressure. If you do send a book, posting the title(s) here will avoid duplications, but it not required (or if you wish to remain anonymous, PM me the title and I'll post it). Thanks to everyone for stopping by this thread.

This is the link to the charity: http://zebrayouth.org/programs-servic...

This is tangential to the main topic, Kaje, but I wasn't sure where else to post it; feel free to shift it to another thread.

For those interested, the Donors Choose organization works directly with public school teachers around the U.S. to fund different classroom projects, including some that are QUILTBAG-related, such as this active project and this one.

We can leave it here. Right now, I'm in favor of all the charitable giving people can muster, as an antidote to the negatives.

Thanks for this important info, Kim.
Kim wrote: "This is tangential to the main topic, Kaje, but I wasn't sure where else to post it; feel free to shift it to another thread.

For those interested, the Donors Choose organization works directly wi..."

As a former resident of Orlando, I can attest to the great work that is done there. I'm certain that donations will be greatly appreciated.

I still haven't made it to my local Uncle Hugo's Bookstore, where I'm hoping to score some LGBT fantasy, but I'm sending

The Letter Q: Queer Writers' Notes to their Younger Selves
Spy Stuff

i still hope to add a F&SF or two to the list.

I sent these directly to Max Vos:

Fiction

Addie on the Inside
Totally Joe
The Misfits
The Miseducation of Cameron Post
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Dating Sarah Cooper
Spy Stuff
Symptoms of Being Human
Openly Straight

Non fiction

The ABC's of LGBT+
GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens
It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living

Wow!!! That's great Natalie! (And what excellent choices <3 )

Kaje wrote: "Wow!!! That's great Natalie! (And what excellent choices <3 )"

I used the guidance from everyone's threads, especially yours!

Natalie wrote: "I sent these directly to Max Vos:

Fiction

Addie on the Inside
Totally Joe
The Misfits
The Miseducation of Cameron Post
[book:Aristotle a..."

Good list!

Kaje wrote: "I still haven't made it to my local Uncle Hugo's Bookstore, where I'm hoping to score some LGBT fantasy, but I'm sending

The Letter Q: Queer Writers' Notes to their Younger Selves
..."

Hi Kaje, I just wanted to say that Uncle Hugo's is such a COOL book store - I went there all the time while growing up and now I just get their newsletter as I live in Wisconsin. Still visit when I am in town

I love them - I read mystery too, so between them and Uncle Edgar's I come home loaded. Supporting my independent bookseller, of course :)

Ok, I will be sending 4 copies of my book, EVERLY. It's YA-Fantasy.

Thanks!

Cool, thank you <3

Thank you one and all for the books. Still have a fairly good sized bookshelf to fill, so keep 'em coming. Pass the word along. You guys really do rock. Thank you so much!

Max

I finally made it to Uncle Hugo's - my local independent Fantasy and SF bookstore. I picked up some books for the Zebra Coalition there - will be sending

Proxy
Luck in the Shadows
Stalking Darkness
Traitor's Moon
Shadows Return
Swordspoint
Smoke and Shadows
Smoke and Mirrors
Carnival
Bedlam's Bard
Gossamer Axe
and my own Rainbow Briefs

I try to support independent booksellers whenever possible :)