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Queer Oz: L. Frank Baum's Trans Tales and Other Astounding Adventures in Sex and Gender (Children's Literature Association Series)
by Tison PughRegardless of his own sexual orientation, L. Frank Baum’s fictions revel in queer, trans, and other transgressive themes. Baum’s life in the late 1800s and early 1900s coincided with the rise of sexology in the Western world, as a cascade of studies heightened awareness of the complexity of human sexuality. His years of productivity also coincided with the rise of children’s literature as a unique field of artistic creation. Best known for his Oz series, Baum produced a staggering number of children’s and juvenile book series under male and female pseudonyms, including the Boy Fortune Hunters series, the Aunt Jane’s Nieces series, and the Mary Louise series, along with many miscellaneous tales for young readers. Baum envisioned his fantasy works as progressive fictions, aspiring to create in the Oz series “a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out.” In line with these progressive aspirations, his works are often sexually progressive as well, with surprisingly queer and trans touches that reject the standard fairy-tale narrative path toward love and marriage. From Ozma of Oz’s backstory as a boy named Tip to the genderless character Chick the Cherub, from the homosocial adventures of his Boy Fortune Hunters to the determined rejection of romance for Aunt Jane’s Nieces, Queer Oz: L. Frank Baum's Trans Tales and Other Astounding Adventures in Sex and Gender shows how Baum utilized the freedoms of children’s literature, in its carnivalesque celebration of a world turned upside-down, to reimagine the meanings of gender and sexuality in early twentieth-century America and to re-envision them for the future.
Queer Power!: Icons, Activists & Game Changers from Across the Rainbow
by Dom&InkAn inspiring, expansive anthology that celebrates some of the LGBTQIA+ community&’s trailblazers, champions, and icons from across the rainbow.In a follow-up to Free to Be Me, DOM&INK returns with a collection of essays that highlight modern-day LGBTQIA+ pioneers who have changed the world -- from well-known public figures and allies to up-and-comers you'll wish you'd heard of earlier. Covering topics including coming out, gender, mental health, and activism, this book is packed full of empowering quotes, inspiring life lessons, and helpful advice that will encourage you to embrace your story and find your power.
Queer as Camp: Essays on Summer, Style, and Sexuality
by Kenneth B. Kidd Derritt MasonNamed the #1 Bestselling Non-Fiction Title by the Calgary HeraldTo camp means to occupy a place and/or time provisionally or under special circumstances. To camp can also mean to queer. And for many children and young adults, summer camp is a formative experience mixed with homosocial structure and homoerotic longing. In Queer as Camp, editors Kenneth B. Kidd and Derritt Mason curate a collection of essays and critical memoirs exploring the intersections of “queer” and “camp,” focusing especially on camp as an alternative and potentially nonnormative place and/or time. Exploring questions of identity, desire, and social formation, Queer as Camp delves into the diverse and queer-enabling dimensions of particular camp/sites, from traditional iterations of camp to camp-like ventures, literary and filmic texts about camp across a range of genres (fantasy, horror, realistic fiction, graphic novels), as well as the notorious appropriation of Indigenous life and the consequences of “playing Indian.” These accessible, engaging essays examine, variously, camp as a queer place and/or the experiences of queers at camp, including Vermont’s Indian Brook, a single-sex girls’ camp that has struggled with the inclusion of nonbinary and transgender campers and staff; the role of Jewish summer camp as a complicated site of sexuality, social bonding, and citizen-making as well as a potentially if not routinely queer-affirming place. They also attend to cinematic and literary representations of camp, such as the Eisner award-winning comic series Lumberjanes, which revitalizes and revises the century-old Girl Scout story; Disney’s Paul Bunyan, a short film that plays up male homosociality and cross-species bonding while inviting queer identification in the process; Sleepaway Camp, a horror film that exposes and deconstructs anxieties about the gendered body; and Wes Anderson’s critically acclaimed Moonrise Kingdom, which evokes dreams of escape, transformation, and other ways of being in the world. Highly interdisciplinary in scope, Queer as Camp reflects on camp and Camp with candor, insight, and often humor. Contributors: Kyle Eveleth, D. Gilson, Charlie Hailey, Ana M. Jimenez-Moreno, Kathryn R. Kent, Mark Lipton, Kerry Mallan, Chris McGee, Roderick McGillis, Tammy Mielke, Alexis Mitchell, Flavia Musinsky, Daniel Mallory Ortberg, Annebella Pollen, Andrew J. Trevarrow, Paul Venzo, Joshua Whitehead
Queer, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens
by Kathy Belge Marke BieschkeTeen life is hard enough, but for teens who are LGBTQ, it can be even harder. When do you decide to come out? Will your friends accept you? And how do you meet people to date? Queer is a humorous, engaging, and honest guide that helps LGBTQ teens come out to friends and family, navigate their social life, figure out if a crush is also queer, and challenge bigotry and homophobia. Personal stories from the authors and sidebars on queer history provide relatable context. This completely revised and updated edition is a must-read for any teen who thinks they might be queer or knows someone who is. "A delightful collection of trustworthy and accurate information that tweens and teens need today, all told in a sort of quirky, sometimes goofy, and always approachable tone...a fun, easy to read, and occasionally hilarious guide that should be available on a shelf in every high school library." —Diane Anderson-Minshall, Editorial Director, The Advocate magazine "Not every queer kid has easy access to a family member, teacher, counselor, or friend who can help them through the coming-out process. Even when they do, NEWSFLASH, most of us don't have all the answers! Queer is a great way for a teen, or someone who is trying to mentor or understand a queer teen, to gain some knowledge from a thoughtful, cute perspective."—Honey Mahogany, Activist, RuPaul's Drag Race Alumnus, Cofounder of the Compton's Transgender Cultural District "I learned more than a few things about our fabulously diverse queer culture, and especially the younger generation, that everyone should know."—Terry Beswick, Executive Director of the GLBT Historical Society Archives and Museum
Queer, There, and Everywhere: 23 People Who Changed the World
by Sarah Prager Zoe More O'FerrallThis first-ever LGBTQ history book of its kind for young adults will appeal to fans of fun, empowering pop-culture books like Rad American Women A-Z and Notorious RBG.World history has been made by countless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals—and you’ve never heard of many of them. Queer author and activist Sarah Prager delves deep into the lives of 23 people who fought, created, and loved on their own terms. From high-profile figures like Abraham Lincoln and Eleanor Roosevelt to the trailblazing gender-ambiguous Queen of Sweden and a bisexual blues singer who didn’t make it into your history books, these astonishing true stories uncover a rich queer heritage that encompasses every culture, in every era. By turns hilarious and inspiring, the beautifully illustrated Queer, There, and Everywhere is for anyone who wants the real story of the queer rights movement.A Junior Library Guild Selection
Queerceañera
by Alex CrespoThis irresistible and hilarious rom-com from acclaimed author Alex Crespo is a whirlwind of telenovela-level drama and hijinks when Joaquin Zoido finds himself fake-dating his childhood crush and newly minted date to his queerceañera.Joaquin Zoido is out and proud of it. And while he knew his dad and sister, Carmen, would be super supportive, he wasn’t quite ready for them to surprise him with a queerceañera, a coming out party to celebrate him. Between all the talks of tastings and venues, and the chirping of his family’s RSVP texts, the question of who will be his chambelán is on everyone’s minds.What Joaquin is decidedly trying to not think about is whether his mom is going attend or if she’s finally replaced him with her favorite godson, Felix—the boy who made Joaquin realize he was gay and who was his first kiss. But when an impromptu lie snowballs into a full-fledged family-group-chat rumor, every Zoido from Texas to Mexico starts believing that Felix is not only Joaquin’s chambelán but also his brand-new boyfriend.To avoid the pity and sympathies of an ill-timed breakup, Joaquin and Felix strike a deal—they’ll stay fake boyfriends until the party. Yet, as the day draws nearer and old feelings spark anew, Joaquin will have to decide whether a picture-perfect queerceañera with a fake boyfriend is worth giving up the chance of something real.
Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide For LGBTQIA+ Teens On The Spectrum
by Erin EkinsIn this empowering and honest guide for LGBTQIA+ autistic teens, Erin Ekins gives you all the tools you need to figure out and explore your gender identity and sexuality. From coming out to friends and family, staying safe in relationships and practicing safe sex, through to self-care and coping with bullying, being out and about in the LGBTQIA+ community and undergoing gender transition, this book is filled with essential information, advice, support and resources to help you on your journey, and also works as a primer on all things LGBTQIA+ for non-autistic teens who are just figuring it all out. Written by an inspirational autistic queer woman, this is a must-read for every autistic teen wanting to live their very best queer life.
Querer(te)
by Natalia JiménezEl primer libro de Natalia Jiménez. Una conmovedora historia de superación que puede inspirar a much@s niñ@s. «Quiero dejar el miedo atrás y compartir mi experiencia con la esperanza de que la lectura de este libro pueda llegar a ayudar a alguien. »Quiero que veáis que a veces lo "bueno" también puede traer consecuencias inesperadas y que muchas veces luchas contra ti mismo cuando tienes un problema, en vez de admitir que lo hay. »Voy a contar una historia que NADIE sabía hasta este momento. Algo que no podrías imaginar que te puede pasar cuando acabas de cumplir uno de tus sueños. »Pero también quiero compartir todo lo que he aprendido, y todo lo que he pasado hasta llegar a ser como soy, y a aceptarme y quererme de este modo.»Natalia Jiménez
Querida yo: Conócete y sé feliz contigo
by Elizabeth Clapés @esmipsicologaQuerida yo: tenemos que hablar, para trabajar nuestra salud mental y mejorar nuestra calidad de vida y relación con nosotras mismas Antes, cuando escuchaba hablar sobre la importancia de «conocerse a una misma», no lo entendía. Cuando llevas treinta años viviendo contigo, ¿se puede saber qué es lo que te falta por conocer? ¿De verdad hay algo que puede pillarte por sorpresa? En nuestro día a día, tenemos miles de sentimientos, personas, heridas, situaciones que nos generan malestar. Identificarlas y saber distinguir las que podemos cambiar de las que no es muy importante para dejar de hacernos las preguntas de siempre ¿Por qué me noto tan sensible? ¿Por qué siempre estoy a la defensiva? ¿Por qué siento ansiedad? ¿Qué me pasa? Por eso, querida amiga, tenemos que hablar. Vamos a parar un momento para conocernos, corregirnos, aceptarnos, perdonarnos. Y una parte muy importante: para mandar a la mierda lo que sea necesario. A ver si así podemos empezar a querernos tanto como nos merecemos, que ya toca.
Questions I Want to Ask You
by Michelle FalkoffA mystery about family, secrets, and how to move forward when the past keeps pulling you back, perfect for fans of David Arnold and Jeff Zentner.Patrick “Pack” Walsh may not know where he’s going in life, but he’s happy where he is. Then, on his eighteenth birthday, a letter from his past changes everything.As Pack begins a journey to uncover the truth about the parents he thought he knew, the family he didn’t know he had, and the future he never realized he wanted, he starts to have a whole different understanding of his life—and where he wants to go from here.Praise for Michelle Falkoff:“Twists and turns abound. Will keep readers turning pages.” —School Library Journal on Pushing Perfect“Truly powerful moments.” — Kirkus Reviews on Playlist for the Dead
Questions Young People Ask, Answers That Work: Volume 1
by Watch Tower Bible Tract Society of PennsylvaniaThis book explores many of the problems that face teenagers and their respective families today. It is documented with excerpts from psychologists and more importantly shows the practicality of following the instructions given by the Creator of mankind himself. It is not as restrictive as many would have us believe.
Questions Young People Ask, Answers That Work: Volume 1 (2nd Edition)
by Watch Tower Bible Tract Society of New York Inc.The sections of this book enable adolescents and parents alike to face and work through some of the most challenging problems that confront people in our changing times. It is filled with planners to help us face situations and circumstances that could otherwise be debilitating. True to life examples and the outcome derived from applying this information are truly helpful to teens and to parents and custodians alike.
Questions Young People Ask, Answers That Work: Volume II
by Watch Tower Bible Tract Society of PennsylvaniaTo young people going through adolescence can be like walking a tightrope. Each step may seem unsure--even frightening. Parents would like to spare their youth from this dilemma, but it is impossible. This book has been designed for both parents and youths to make it through this rough period in life and emerge as responsible individuals. The book covers the most important areas of life, some areas and questions are covered that youths may feel uneasy discussing with others. Each chapter provides a "role model", an action plan and suggested tips to make these life choices easier. Although there is no adult content in the book, subjects that are discussed here are open, frank and not for preteens.
Quests of the Kings: The Quests Of The Kings Trilogy - Book One (Quests of the Kings Trilogy #1)
by Robert EvertFrom the author of the Riddle in Stone books comes a thrilling new series for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Kristin Cashore. Across the realms, the kings’ quests captivate the imaginations of nobles and commoners alike. These dangerous competitions pit the most daring adventurers against each other as they compete for riches and glory for their kingdoms. Plain and ordinary Natalie, a sixteen-year-old peasant girl, loves listening to stories about famous adventurers, but the thrilling action of the kings’ quests seems far removed from her everyday life of mucking out stables and working every odd job she can find to support her siblings and disabled mother. However, after a violent run-in with Brago, a ruthless adventurer who believes Natalie is a threat to his mission, she is dragged unwillingly into the latest contest. On the run from Brago, Natalie seeks refuge with a rival adventurer, the legendary Sir Edris, and his squire, Reg. As they toil together to find the object all of the kings’ desire—an ancient golden harp—Natalie starts to feel safe with the fatherly knight. Yet, despite Edris’s protection, Brago is never far behind. When one of Brago’s cruel plots separates Natalie from her protectors, she must become as strong and cunning as the adventurers of old to save her friends and stay alive.
Quicksilver
by R.J. AndersonBack home Tori was the girl who had everything a sixteen-year-old could want—popularity, money, beauty. Everything. Including a secret. That secret made her very valuable. Now she's left everything from her old life behind, including her real name and Alison, the only person who truly understood her. She can't lose the secret. But if she wants to have anything resembling a normal life, she has to blend in and hide her unique…talents. Plans change when the enigmatic Sebastian Faraday reappears in Tori's life and delivers bad news: she hasn't escaped. In fact, she's attracted new interest in the form of an obsessed ex-detective now in the employ of a genetics lab. She has only one shot at ditching her past for good and living like the normal human she wishes she could be. Tori must use every ounce of her considerable hacking and engineering skills—and even then, she might need to sacrifice more than she could possibly imagine if she wants to be free. The riveting companion to R.J. Anderson's acclaimed Ultraviolet, which is now available in paperback.
Quicksilver (Ultraviolet #2)
by R. J. AndersonBack home Tori was the girl who had it everything a sixteen-year-old could want- popularity, money, beauty. Everything. Including a secret. That secret made her valuable. Now she’s left everything from her old life behind, including her real name and Alison, the only person who truly understood her. She can’t lose the secret. But if she wants to have anything resembling a normal life, she has to blend in and hide her unique… talents.
Quien ama último, ama mejor (Bad Boy's Girl #Volumen 5)
by Blair HoldenÚltima entrega de la adictiva serie #BadBoysGirl. ¿Estás lista para descubrir qué final les espera a Tessa O'Connell y Cole Stone? Finalmente, Tessa O'Connell está lista para vivir según sus propias reglas. Ha dejado atrás los días en los que la inseguridad la perseguía y buscaba desesperadamente la aprobación de los demás, y ha regresado de Londres más valiente, más fuerte y más independiente que nunca. Ha vuelto y sabe lo que quiere. Está lista para demostrarle a Cole que ella es más fuerte de lo que ambos imaginaron. ADVERTENCIA: En esta historia encontrarás un chico malo de actitud reformada. ¿Quién hubiese dicho que la responsabilidad podría ser tan sexi? Cole Stone está preparado para cuidar de su chica, para amarla como solo él sabe, para abrazarla y para demostrarle que, aunque sea hora de despedirse, su amor perdurará en la historia porque nadie ama como Cole Stone. Los lectores de la saga han dicho...«¡La serie Bad Boy's Girl me tiene obsesionada!» «Blair Holden ha conseguido hacer una metáfora de la montaña rusa que es el amor.» «Todas las chicas llevan una Tessa dentro y todas quieren en su vida un Cole que acepte sus imperfecciones, las proteja y las quiera por encima de todo.»
Quien bien te quiere te hará reír (Bad Boy's Girl #Volumen 4)
by Blair HoldenCuarta entrega de la adictiva serie #BadBoysGirl. Tessa O'Connell y Cole Stone (también conocidos como Colessa) se enfrentan ahora a una nueva dificultad en su relación: la distancia. Tessa O'Connell puede con todo y todavía con más. Por eso, al terminar la uni, se propone no dejar escapar ninguna oportunidad, aunque ello signifique mudarse sola a Nueva York mientras Cole termina su carrera de Derecho. Al fin y al cabo, después de todo lo que han pasado juntos, podrán sobrevivir a una relación a distancia... ¿verdad? Junto a sus nuevos amigos y hermanastros, a la épica abu Stone y a otros extras que reaparecen por todo lo alto, Cole y Tessa tendrán que enfrentarse a la vida real como pareja y superar todos los obstáculos para construir su forever and ever. ADVERTENCIA:Esta historia viene con un Cole Stone con niveles de adorabilidad nuncavistos. Camino de convertirse en un señor abogado, pero con un corazón eternamente gamberro, sigue siendo el chico malo del que te enamoraste, pero más guapo, más sensible y todavía más enamorado de su Bizcochito. Los lectores de la saga han dicho...«Sé que con este libro voy a sufrir, reír y volverme a enamorar.» «¡Más que recomendado!» «¡Queremos más Stone!» «Vale la pena perder la noción del tiempo leyendo este libro.» «No lo puedo decir más claro: PON UN COLE EN TU VIDA.»
Quiero más verde
by Felipe CastroEl planeta quiere más verde y vos podés ser parte: ¡empezá tu propia huerta orgánica! En estas páginas encontrarás todos los pasos, tips y secretos para que puedas armarla, aunque tengas muy poquito espacio. Es hora de poner nuestro granito de arena para salvar a nuestro planeta, y qué mejor que hacerlo trabajando la tierra, aunque sea en un espacio muy chiquito, en unas pocas macetas. No hay nada más satisfactorio que llevar a tu mesa los vegetales que vos sembraste, cuidaste y viste crecer. Además, es una actividad muy relajante que te conecta con la naturaleza. En estas páginas encontrarás todos los datos, tips y secretos para iniciar tu huerta en casa.
Quiet Fire: Emily Dickinson's Life and Poetry
by Carol Dommermuth-Costa Anna LandsverkWhen Emily Dickinson died at her home in Amherst, Massachusetts, in 1886, she left a locked chest with hand-sewn notebooks and papers filled with nearly 1,800 unpublished poems. Four years later, her first collection was published and became a singular success. Today Dickinson is revered as one of America’s greatest and most original poets. Using primary source materials, including the poet’s own letters and poems, Quiet Fire presents the life and art of Emily Dickinson to a new generation.
Quince Clash (Border Town #2)
by Malín AlegríaIn Dos Rios, Texas, life is all about borders -- and what happens when you cross the line. A fresh new series in the tradition of Bluford High explores what it's like to grow up on the edge.A quinceanera for the record books?If Fabiola Garza had her way, her quinceanera would be as simple and as non-traditional as possible-just two airline tickets to New York City and her best friend in tow. Sadly, things hardly ever go Fabi's way. After mean girl Melodee lays down a quinceanera challenge in front of the entire school, Fabi is forced to upgrade her party plans. Melodee is rich and popular-her quinceanera will be effortlessly epic. Fabi is at a loss as to how to make her party remotely as fun and fabulous as Melodee's is sure to be. Younger sister Alexis steps in with a scheme to get Fabi on the TV show Quince Dreams-but Fabi isn't convinced she won't end up in a quince nightmare instead.
Quinceañera Means Sweet 15
by Veronica ChambersMarisol and Magdalena are making plans for their quinceañera parties, their fifteenth birthday celebration that they've been waiting for their whole lives. They've promised each other that they will be the dama de honor at each other's quince. But quinceañeras are expensive, and Marisol's mother doesn't know if she can afford a party at all, especially not one as extravagant as Magdalena's. And while Marisol was away in Panama, Magdalena became friends with two girls Marisol can't stand. Marisol wonders if her year in Panama changed her -- maybe she isn't cool or rich enough anymore to be Magda's friend.
Quién se ha llevado mi máster: Claves para ser Ministro sin estudiar en el intento
by Tomás Fuentes¿Eres el único que todavía no tiene un máster? ¿Sientes que te falta algo? ¿Quieres saber dónde lo consiguieron los ministros, alcaldes y funcionarios de media España? El presidente Pedro Sánchez, Cristina Cifuentes, Pedro Casado o la fugaz ministra de Sanidad Montón. Todos ellos tienen en común que han sido víctimas del misterioso caso sin resolver: ¿Quién se ha llevado mi máster? ¿A quién le he plagiado mi tesis? Tienes entre tus manos un libro irreverente, descarado y muy actual. Una crítica desternillante sobre el contexto político actual de corrupción, fraude, sobornos, trapicheos, blanqueo de dinero y mucho más. Un libro sobre lo que todo el mundo habla y nadie sabe. O al revés.
Quiéreme bien (Trilogía de Elena #Volumen 3)
by Anaí LópezElena Balboa tiene diecinueve años y también tiene trece. Dos tiempos simultáneos narrados desde su presente. De un capítulo a otro, de una página a la otra, nos llevará por todo tipo de experiencias que nos harán testigos de las coincidencias y los contrastes entre dos momentos clave en la vida de una joven. Tras el éxito conquistado con Quiéreme cinco minutos y Quiéreme si te atreves, regresa Elena Balboa, que ahora se la vive entre desveladas y cafés, sacando fotocopias, escapándose a la playa, estudiando, descubriendo, reventando, subida en la montaña rusa de una nueva e intensa etapa de su vida: la universidad. Pero comenzar a ser adulto no es fácil cuando nadie te sigue el paso. Elena siente que sus amigos de la prepa se quedaron a años luz, su hermano parece un burócrata cuarentón y su mamá se porta como si tuviera dieciséis. A veces cree que está sola en sus ansias por cambiar al mundo, y sólo parece entenderla un profesorque le mueve el tapete. Eso no sería tan grave si no tuviera un novio que la adora, pero que empieza a dar señales de querer volar alto... y lejos. A ratos Elena se siente más confundida que cuando tenía trece años y descubrió que el mundo no era tan rosa como se lo habían pintado. Con las agallas y sentido del humor que la caracterizan, Elena se lanza otra vez a una trepidante aventura. Ahora más que nunca, está dispuesta a demostrarse que está hecha de lo que se necesita para ser una gran mujer. Una que sabe querer bien.
Quiéreme cinco minutos
by Anaí LópezLa presente obra es esencialmente un símbolo del lenguaje de los chavos de la ciudad de México así como la representación de la cultura adolescente y los sentires propios de la edad. Quiéreme cinco minutos es una historia de amor y de grandes aventuras: todas las que caben en el recorrido de una mujer para convertirse en mujer. Edición de lujo conmemorativa de la exitosa novela de Anaí López, que incluye un capítulo inédito. Elena tiene 15 años y va en tercero de secundaria. Tiene muchos lunares y no le gusta su pelo. No es muy aplicada en la escuela y, aunque tiene pegue, se siente insegura desde que empezó a crecer más en talla de brassier que en estatura. Pero también es simpática, intensa y está enamorada de quien no debe. El año escolar está a punto de terminar. Un amigo de Elena ha concebido un plan maestro para robar el examen final de Física. En las semanas siguientes, Elena tendrá su primer novio y lidiará con la traición de su mejor amiga, con los problemas de alcohol de su papá y con los límites confusos de su cuerpo y su cabeza; para colmo, tendrá que romper un corazón para saber hasta dónde llega el suyo. En el camino, Elena se lleva más de un trancazo y toma más de una mala decisión; pero nunca deja de hacer lo que siente y de enfrentar las encrucijadas que se le presentan con un gran sentido del humor.