How Queer!

Representation in media is one of the biggest educators and encouragement for those who have historically not had much representation. I am a big fan of queer literature, as this is often one of the best and most accurate portrayals of queer characters and experiences. Here is my list of ten queer young-adult books that you should definitely read! Forgive Me If I've Told You This Before Karelia Stetz-Waters Content warning: Sexual assault, Religious homophobia  This book has been one of my favorites for several years. It is set in Oregon between 1989 and 1992, when Measure 9 was on the ballot in Oregon. The story follows Triinu, a church-going Estonian goth girl who tries to suppress her attraction to girls. This book deals with homophobia from the church, sexual harassment, peer pressure, bullying, the battle of equal rights for gay people in Oregon, and the struggle of discovering your sexuality in a rural, conservative state in the early 90s. One other thing that I re