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For educators and librarians, this critical survey analyzes LGBTQ young adult fiction from the 1970s to the 2010s, provi

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For the child who feels anxious about social changes or starting a new chapter. This story helps kids navigate the nerve

For the child who feels like an outsider because of their unique hobbies, this story celebrates staying true to yourself

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