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Mehndi Boy
Par Zain Bandali, Jani Balakumar. 2023
"Delightful . . . the world needs more ‘mehndi boys!’” —Vivek Shraya, author of The Boy and the Bindi and…
God Loves Hair“A triumph . . . a story I wish I had as a child.” —Danny Ramadan, award-winning author of Salma the Syrian ChefNow in paperback! An artistic, fashion-loving boy unlocks a new talent—and learns to stand up for it—in this chapter book perfect for fans of the Sadiq series and Meet Yasmin!Tehzeeb drew curvy clouds, grand galaxies, squirmy squiggles, and delicate dots. He made charming checkerboards and even perfected paisleys. His practice was finally paying off!The first time Tehzeeb tries mehndi, his passion for the art form blossoms. Soon, he’s creating designs for all his friends and family, and dreams of becoming the most in-demand mehndi artist in town. So Tez is hurt and confused when his favorite uncle tells him mehndi isn’t for boys. His art brings people joy. How could it be wrong? Tehzeeb doesn’t want to disappoint his uncle. But when a crisis before his cousin’s wedding puts his talents to the test, Tehzeeb must find the courage to be his true creative self.Jani Balakumar’s expressive, vibrant illustrations bring Tehzeeb’s designs—and his community—to life. This charming, affirming story by debut author Zain Bandali will have you celebrating creativity, artistic expression, and being unapologetically yourself.Readers can learn more about mehndi at home with activities at the end of the book.Other people manage
Par Ellen Hawley. 2022
It's Minneapolis in the 1970s, and two women meet in the Women's Coffeehouse. Marge is a bus driver, and Peg…
is training to be a psychotherapist. Other People Manage is a novel about hard-earned but everyday love. It's about family and it's about loss. It's the kind of novel that only someone who has lived enough of life could write - frequently funny, at times almost unbearably moving, but above all extraordinarily wise. AdultSirens & muses: a novel
Par Antonia Angress. 2022
It's 2011: America is in a deep recession and Occupy Wall Street is escalating. But at the elite Wrynn College…
of Art, students paint and sculpt in a rarefied bubble. With a canny, critical eye, Sirens & Muses overturns notions of class, money, art, youth, and a generation's fight to own their future. Adult. Descriptions of sex. Some strong languageThe Ballot Boy
Par Larry Mellman. 2022
A coming to age story in period dress that follows a young street urchin coming to terms with his sexuality…
and the danger that it may bring him. Adult. Explicit descriptions of sex. Strong language. ViolenceA kind of justice: a novel (Bobbi Logan crime novel)
Par Renee James. 2016
"Against all odds, Bobbi Logan, a statuesque transgender woman, has become one of Chicago's most celebrated hairstylists and the owner…
of one of the city's poshest salons. She is finally comfortable with who she is, widely admired in her community, and about to enjoy the success she deserves. Then her impossibly perfect life falls apart. In the space of a few weeks, the Great Recession drags her business to the brink of failure, her beloved ex-wife needs help in facing a terrible tragedy, and a hateful police detective storms back into her life, determined to convict her of the five-year-old murder of John Strand-pillar of the community...and a sexual predator. As the detective builds an ever more convincing case against Bobbi, both of them will be shaken by revelations-about themselves, about their own deeply held secrets, and about the bizarre ritual murder of John Strand." -- Dust jacketDrizzle, dreams, and lovestruck things (Songbird Inn #01)
Par Maya Prasad. 2022
"Four sisters, four seasons, four flavors of romance. The Singh sisters grew up helping their father navigate the bustle of…
the Songbird Inn. Nestled on dreamy and drizzly Orcas Island in the Pacific Northwest, the inn's always been warm and cozy and filled with interesting guests--the perfect home. But things are about to heat up now that the Songbird has been named the Most Romantic Inn in America. Nidhi has everything planned out--until a storm brings a wayward tree crashing into her life one autumn and along with it, an intriguing construction worker and a yearning for her motherland. Suddenly, she's questioning everything she thought she wanted. Avani can't sit still. If she does, her grief for Pop, their dad's late husband, will overwhelm her. So she keeps moving as much as she can, planning an elaborate Winter Ball in Pop's memory. Until a blizzard traps her in a barn with the boy she accidentally stood up and has been actively avoiding ever since. Sirisha loves seeing the world through her camera, but her shyness prevents her from stepping out from behind the lens. Talking to girls is such a struggle! When a pretty actress comes to the Songbird with her theater troupe, spring has sprung for Sirisha--if only she can find the words. Rani is a hopeless romantic through and through. After gently nudging her sisters to open their hearts, she is convinced it's finally her turn to find love. When two potential suitors float in on a summer breeze, Rani is swept up in grandeur to match her wildest Bollywood dreams. But which boy is the one she's meant to be with? Ultimately, the magic of the Songbird Inn leads the tight-knit Singh sisters to new passions and breathtaking kisses--and to unearth the truest versions of themselves." -- Provided by publisherOut of Salem
Par Hal Schrieve. 2019
"Genderqueer fourteen-year-old Z Chilworth has to adjust quickly to their new status as a zombie after waking from death from…
a car crash that killed their parents and sisters. Always a talented witch, Z now can barely perform magic and is rapidly decaying. Faced with rejection from their remaining family members and old friends, Z moves in with their mother's friend, Mrs. Dunnigan, and befriends Aysel, a loud would-be-goth classmate who is, like Z, a loner. As Z struggles to find a way to repair the broken magical seal holding their body together, Aysel fears that her classmates will discover her status as an unregistered werewolf. When a local psychiatrist is murdered by what seems to be werewolves, the town of Salem, Oregon, becomes even more hostile to "monsters," and Z and Aysel are driven together in an attempt to survive a place where most people wish that neither of them existed." -- Provided by publisherAlways the almost: a novel
Par Edward Underhill. 2023
"Sixteen-year-old trans boy Miles Jacobson's New Year resolutions include winning back his ex-boyfriend and winning the Midwest's biggest classical piano…
competition, but when a new, proudly queer boy moves to town, Miles reconsiders who he was and who he is now." -- Provided by publisherSoy una tonta por quererte
Par Camila Sosa Villada. 2022
"In the midst of the 1990s, a woman makes a living as a rental girlfriend for gay men. In a…
smokehouse in Harlem, a Latina transvestite gets to know none other than Billie Holiday. A group of rugby players haggle over the price of a night of sex and get what they deserve in return. Nuns, grandmothers, children and dogs are never what they seem. The nine stories that make up this book are inhabited by quirky, deeply human characters who confront an ominous reality in ways as strange as they are themselves." -- Translation provided by NLSOak king holly king
Par Sebastian Nothwell. 2022
"Shrike, the Butcher of Blackthorn, is a legendary warrior of the fae realms. When he wins a tournament in the…
Court of the Silver Wheel, its queen names him her Oak King--a figurehead destined to die in a ritual duel to invoke the change of seasons. Shrike is determined to survive. Even if it means he must put his heart as well as his life into a mere mortal's hands. Wren Lofthouse, a London clerk, has long ago resigned himself to a life of tedium and given up his fanciful dreams. When a medieval-looking brute arrives at his office to murmur of destiny, he's inclined to think his old enemies are playing an elaborate prank. Still, he can't help feeling intrigued by the bizarre-yet-handsome stranger and his fantastical ramblings, whose presence stirs up emotions Wren has tried to lock away in the withered husk of his heart. As Shrike whisks Wren away to a world of Wild Hunts and arcane rites, Wren is freed from the repression of Victorian society. But both the fae and mortal realms prove treacherous to their growing bond. Wren and Shrike must fight side-by-side to see who will claim victory--Oak King or Holly King." -- Provided by publisherLa mucama de omicunlé
Par Rita Indiana Hernández. 2020
"Plucked from her life on the streets of post-apocalyptic Santo Domingo, young maid Acilde Figueroa finds herself at the heart…
of a Santería prophecy: only she can travel back in time and save the ocean - and humanity - from disaster. But first she must become the man she always was - with the help of a sacred anemone. Tentacle is an electric novel with a big appetite and a brave vision, plunging headfirst into questions of climate change, technology, Yoruba ritual, queer politics, poverty, sex, colonialism and contemporary art. Bursting with punk energy and lyricism, it's a restless, addictive trip: The Tempest meets the telenovela." -- GoodreadsThe after party
Par A. C Arthur. 2021
Venus McGee, Draya Carter, and Jackie Benson are coworkers with a lot in common. They're smart, independent, driven, and deserving…
of recognition--certainly more than they've been handed by a demoralizing boss. They all might wish they could get rid of the man, but when he's murdered they have to band together. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2021Salma Writes a Book (The Salma Series #2)
Par Danny Ramadan, Anna Bron. 2023
Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian…
identity, family changes and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series. Book Two: Salma Writes a BookSalma is going to be a big sister! She’s determined to be the best sister ever, so she sets out to write the ultimate guidebook to siblinghood. But the more Salma learns about siblings, the more confused she gets, especially since her mama is fighting with her own brother, Khalou Dawood, about who he loves. Can Salma figure out what it means to be a good sister before the baby arrives?About the Series: Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes, and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series.Don't want you like a best friend (Mischief & Matchmaking #1)
Par Emma R Alban. 2024
A swoon-worthy debut queer Victorian romance in which two debutantes distract themselves from having to seek husbands by setting up…
their widowed parents, and instead find their perfect match in each other—the lesbian Bridgerton/Parent Trap you never knew you needed! Gwen has a brilliant beyond brilliant idea. It's 1857, and anxious debutante Beth has just one season to snag a wealthy husband, or she and her mother will be out on the street. But playing the blushing ingenue makes Beth's skin crawl and she'd rather be anywhere but here. Gwen, on the other hand, is on her fourth season and counting, with absolutely no intention of finding a husband, possibly ever. She figures she has plenty of security as the only daughter of a rakish earl, from whom she's gotten all her flair, fun, and less-than-proper party games. "Let's get them together," she says. It doesn't take long for Gwen to hatch her latest scheme: rather than surrender Beth to courtship, they should set up Gwen's father and Beth's newly widowed mother. Let them get married instead. "It'll be easy" she says. There's just...one, teeny, tiny problem. Their parents kind of seem to hate each other. But no worries. Beth and Gwen are more than up to the challenge of a little twenty-year-old heartbreak. How hard can parent-trapping widowed ex-lovers be? Of course, just as their plan begins to unfold, a handsome, wealthy viscount starts calling on Beth, offering up the perfect, secure marriage. Beth's not mature enough for this... Now Gwen must face the prospect of sharing Beth with someone else, forever. And Beth must reckon with the fact that she's caught feelings, hard, and they're definitely not for her potential fiancé. That's the trouble with matchmaking: sometimes you accidentally fall in love with your best friend in the processDazzling travis: A story about being confident & original
Par Hannah Carmona. 2024
"You're a boy!" the kids exclaim. "You can't play with a doll." But Travis has lots of confidence and little…
regard for social norms. There are so many things to like in the world. Why should there be limits that keep him from enjoying those things? "I am who I am! There's no boy or girl line. In sports or in dress-up, I'll sparkle and shine." Dresses and armor one day, ballet and basketball the next. Travis sets no limits on what he enjoys doing. But when some of the kids on the playground begin to pick on him, will Travis dull his shine or decide to truly dazzle? Complete with colorful illustrations and bold comebacks, this empowering story encourages kids of any gender to challenge the social norm and reveal their true selves. Dazzling Travis by Hannah Carmona Dias carries the key message of gender stereotypes and being different supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. This book will perfectly round out your home or school library among other stories that focus on confidence and being who you are. Stories like the work of Alexandra Penfold (All Are Welcome) and Gabi Garcia (I Can Do Hard Things). This book comes alongside a free Reader's Guide. Included in the guide are activities that go beyond the book, like the one encouraging children to write themselves notes of positive self-talk. Download your copy direct from the publisher websiteLove, violet
Par Charlotte Sullivan Wild. 2024
This audiobook features sound design and special effects to enhance your enjoyment of Love Violet . Listen out for the…
sounds of arts and crafts and wonderful whimsical music. Stonewall Book Award Winner Lambda Literary Award Finalist Charlotte Huck Honor Book Perfect for Valentine's Day, Love, Violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild and Charlene Chua is a touching picture book about friendship and the courage it takes to share your feelings. Only one person makes Violet's heart skip Of all the kids in Violet's class, only one leaves her speechless: Mira , the girl with the cheery laugh who races like the wind. If only they could adventure together! But every time Violet tries to tell Mira how she feels, Violet goes shy. As Valentine's Day approaches, Violet is determined to tell Mira just how special she is. Charlene Chua's luminous watercolors bring to life this sweet and gentle picture book about friendship, love, and the courage it takes to share your heart. A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and GirouxQuerelle of roberval
Par Kevin Lambert. 2023
Shortlisted for the Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fiction Prize Homage to Jean Genet's antihero and a brilliant reimagining of the…
ancient form of tragedy, Querelle of Roberval , winner of the Marquis de Sade Prize, is a wildly imaginative story of justice, passion, and murderous revenge. As a millworkers' strike in the northern lumber town of Roberval drags on, tensions start to escalate between the workers-but when a lockout renews their solidarity, they rally around the mysterious and magnetic influence of Querelle, a dashing newcomer from Montreal. Strapping and unabashed, likeable but callow, by day he walks the picket lines and at night moves like a mythic Adonis through the ranks of young men who flock to his apartment for sex. As the dispute hardens and both sides refuse to yield, sand stalls the gears of the economic machine and the tinderbox of class struggle and entitlement ignites in a firestorm of passions carnal and violent. Trenchant social drama, a tribute to Jean Genet's antihero, and a brilliant reimagining of the ancient form of tragedy, Querelle of Roberval , winner of France's Marquis de Sade Prize, is a wildly imaginative story of justice, passion, and murderous revengeLoveless
Par Alice Oseman. 2022
Georgia n'a jamais été amoureuse, n'a jamais embrassé qui que ce soit. Elle n'a même jamais eu de crush. Mais…
en tant que romantique passionnée de fan-fictions, elle est persuadée qu'elle finira par trouver SA personne. Or lorsque Georgia entre à l'université, ses désirs de romance sèment la pagaille au sein de son groupe d'amis. La voilà embourbée dans sa propre tragi-comédie, à se demander pourquoi l'amour paraît si simple pour les autres et pas pour elle. Asexuelle, aromantique : étiquetée d'un vocabulaire nouveau, Georgia est plus incertaine que jamais face à ses sentiments. Est-elle vraiment destinée à rester sans amour ?Back in the Land of the Living: A Novel
Par Eva Crocker. 2023
Dreaming Home
Par Lucian Childs. 2023
A Globe and Mail Best Spring Book • One of Lambda Literary Review's Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Books of June 2023…
• A Southern Review Book to Celebrate in June 2023 • A 49th Shelf Best Book of 2023 A queer coming-of-age—and coming-to-terms—follows the aftereffects of betrayal and poignantly explores the ways we search for home. When a sister’s casual act of betrayal awakens their father’s demons—ones spawned by his time in Vietnamese POW camps—the effects of the ensuing violence against her brother ripple out over the course of forty years, from Lubbock, to San Francisco, to Fort Lauderdale. Swept up in this arc, the members of this family and their loved ones tell their tales. A queer coming-of-age, and coming-to-terms, and a poignant exploration of all the ways we search for home, Dreaming Home is the unforgettable story of the fragmenting of an American family.