You’ll see plenty about those characters here when they get starring roles in books, but for those seeking some more representation in significant roles, here’s where you can find some:

While LGB are pretty frequently found in YAs these days in both primary and secondary roles (YAY!), other IDs under the rainbow umbrella…not so much. OK, so the title’s a little clunky, and the books themselves mostly aren’t Under the Gaydar (*indicates cishet allosexual MC), but bear with me. You can find her on Twitter at Tumblr at or her website, where you can subscribe to her newsletter to be kept up to date with her new releases and receive bonus content.

The Last Beginning was published by Sky Pony Press in March. Lauren James is the author of Young Adult science fiction, including The Next Together series and The Loneliest Girl in the Universe. I would apologise, but giving my characters tough things to deal with is one of the best parts of being a writer. She would love this graphic novel series about a group of freshman girls at a British university, whose tight knit friendship group constantly faces the strain of fighting over romance, school and sexuality – and survives.Ĭlove would love all of these books, although she’s probably too busy to read them during The Last Beginning. She doesn’t think their friendship will ever survive Clove’s advances. When Clove kisses her best friend Meg and gets rejected, she feels like her life is over. She would probably find it comforting to read this historical novel about boys on a grand tour of Europe, which shows that there is a place for LGBT characters throughout history. In her time of 2054, sexuality isn’t an issue, and she proudly wears a rainbow wristband given to her by her dad Tom. When Clove travels back in time to 1745, she feels the need to hide her sexuality, because she knows people will react badly if they found out she liked girls. The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee She would probably like this novel about the internet relationship between two girls, told through their messages and emails, just like the conversations between Clove and Ella. Gena/Finn by Hannah Moskowitz and Kat HelgesonĮlla is from the future, so she and Clove face the prospect of a long-distance relationship across several centuries.

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