Each year, the American Library Association honors outstanding books relating to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender experience with the Stonewall Book Awards. In celebration of Pride Month, here are a few selections from that list.
Bitter Eden by Tatamkhulu Afrika
Bitter Eden tells the story of prisoners of war through their own eyes and delves into the nuances of the bonds they forge with each other.
I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
Told from the perspective of twin siblings, I’ll Give You the Sun is a story about growing up and growing apart but finding a way to come back together again.
Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan
Two boys set out to break the Guinness World Record for marathon kissing. What happens along the way touches and shapes the lives of many people around them.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
A beautifully written coming-of-age story, Aristotle and Dante delves into the internal and external struggles of a teenager trying to find out who he is and determine his place in the world.
The Unreal Life of Sergey Nabokov by Paul Russell
Based on the life of novelist Vladamir Nabokov’s brother, this novel tells the story of Sergey and his incredible life in pre-World War II Europe, including his relationships with Gertrude Stein, Alice B. Toklas, and Picasso.
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. Celebrate human rights, tolerance, and equality with us throughout the month! #PrideMonth
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