Book details
OMG Queer
Description
Hope. Fear. Desire. Despair. Promises. Betrayals. Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender. Questioning. Intersex. This anthology of short stories gives voice to the rising generation as they define what it means to grow up queer in the twenty-first century. What is it like to grow up in a society that embraces you in certain ways but discriminates against you in others? How do you choose a label from the alphabet soup, and should you even have to? By turns heartwarming and heartbreaking, comical and caustic, these stories, imagined and told by youth across America, provide a snapshot of queerness at the dawn of the new millennium.
Age
14-18
Text complexity
proficient
Length
240 pages
Why to read
- Diverse Perspectives: 'OMG Queer' offers a collection of stories and poems that provide a wide range of LGBTQ+ experiences, giving readers a chance to see the world through different lenses and understand the nuances of queer identity.
- Support LGBTQ+ Authors: Reading 'OMG Queer' supports LGBTQ+ authors and contributes to the diversity of voices in the literary world, helping to ensure that more stories from the queer community are heard and celebrated.
- Cultural Relevance: The book addresses contemporary issues and themes relevant to the LGBTQ+ community, making it a timely read for anyone interested in understanding the current social and cultural climate surrounding queer issues.
- Literary Merit: Edited by Radclyffe, a well-respected author within the LGBTQ+ literary community, 'OMG Queer' promises quality writing and storytelling that can both entertain and provoke thought, making it a valuable addition to any reader's bookshelf.