Matthew Hubbard's works, including his debut 'The Last Boyfriend's Rules For Revenge' and the upcoming 'The Rebel's Guide To Pride,' are heartfelt narratives aimed at empowering LGBTQ+ youth. Drawing from his own experiences in small-town Alabama, Hubbard addresses themes of identity and belonging. He believes in the importance of representing queer voices, urging readers to stand proudly for their space in the world. The character Zeke serves as a reflection of these struggles and triumphs, embodying the journey of self-acceptance and the fight for equality during politically charged times.
"I want readers in small towns to know that they deserve to take up space and that their identity matters. It's worth fighting for. Stand your ground 100%."
"There's an infamous shoe box that Zeke has in the very beginning of the book. That shoe box is exactly what growing up felt like to me in small town Alabama."
"When you finally get to that place, you start to unpack everything you've been afraid of. That really helped me catapult Zeke's journey throughout the Rebel's Guide To Pride."
"My first book is all about finding your place in the world. Even if you live in a small town, you still get to exist."
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