Sixteen-year-old Yamilet Flores prefers to be known for her killer eyeliner, not for being one of the only Mexican kids at her new, mostly white, very rich Catholic school.

The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes These books will pull at your heartstrings, make you feel seen, and will hit whatever reading vibes you’re feeling.ġ. We’re sharing our list of our favorite LGBTQ+ books from BIPOC authors, in recognition of the BIPOC trailblazers who have been so pivotal to the Pride movement. Including queer characters from the perspective of BIPOC authors brings more insights and better representation to the table. This matters because for too long, LGBTQ+ stories have centered white perspectives and stories. The work of BIPOC LGBTQ+ activists, both at Stonewall and beyond, have paved the foundation for the queer rights movement, making it deeply important to center their stories and protect them within the community. While this history is widely-known, a crucial element that’s often left out of the narrative is that it was led by Black trans women and queer people of color. In June 1969, an anti-LGBTQ+ police raid at The Stonewall Inn sparked a movement of resilience and protest that began the queer rights movement. And today, we want to talk about an important topic often overlooked during the month: the history and influence of Black, indigenous, and other people of color on queer liberation and Pride. We’ve shared a ton of LGBTQ+ book recommendations for your 2022 reading lists, some YA books specifically celebrating bisexual characters, books with trans and non-binary characters, and ways to support LGBTQ+ owned bookstores all year. We celebrate Pride all year long here at Epic Reads, and June is an especially important time.

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