A staggering, brilliant masterpiece for adult minds. Unpacking their identity as an ogbanje (an Igbo spirit-born deity) navigating human flesh, gender transitions, and literary success, Emezi delivers a raw, breathtaking look at spiritual survival.
A road trip to California turns into a fight for survival. Part social commentary, part cryptid horror, this gut-wrenching novel follows two trans teens as they escape bigotry only to face a literal monster in the Kentucky woods.
Be careful what you wish for. Superfan Angel and rock star Jimmy are thrown together in a whirlwind London adventure. Exploring the high-stakes world of boy band fandom and the anxiety of fame, this story unmasks the humans behind the posters.
Finding yourself is the ultimate homecoming. The journey of a nonbinary teen is told with warmth, honesty, and inviting illustrations. By deconstructing the “rules” of high school gender, Parish shows that identity isn’t a destination reached overnight but it’s a patient process of making your body a place where you truly belong.
In Robin Gow’s Dear Mothman, a young trans boy navigates the heavy silence of grief by writing letters to a local legend. This 4-star novel in verse breaks the mold of LGBTQ+ fiction by focusing on healing and friendship rather than just hardship. It’s a gentle, paranormal-tinged journey through the Poconos woods that reminds us that even when we feel misunderstood, we are never truly alone.