#lgbtq-literature

#lgbtq-literature

George M. Johnson's memoir 'All Boys Aren't Blue' was the most challenged book of 2024, reflecting ongoing censorship efforts against queer literature.

UK school librarians face censorship pressure from parents, with over half reporting requests to remove LGBTQ+ books.

The Nassau County School District reinstated challenged books, including 'And Tango Makes Three,' in a significant move against book censorship.

Matthew Hubbard's novels empower LGBTQ+ youth, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and fighting for one's space, especially in small towns.

The rise of LGBTQ+ literature featuring homes reflects a complex exploration of belonging and identity.

The work explores the complexities of identity in the LGBTQ+ community with humor and raw honesty.

Brontez Purnell critiques the narrative tropes within gay literature through personal experience.

Young LGBTQ+ individuals still face challenges in accessing LGBTQ+ affirming literature in many parts of the U.S.

There has been a significant increase in book bans, with over 10,000 instances reported in the 2023-24 school year and collective actions planned against censorship.