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I'm Here. I'm Queer. What the Hell do I Read?
“Banana Menorah” is out now, everywhere books are sold!
My fourth picture book, illustrated by Karl West and published by Apples & Honey Press/Behrman House, already has four strong trade reviews! Here’s just one:
“A Hanukkah tale sure to ignite kids’ creativity.” —Kirkus Reviews
Read the rest of the early praise here.
Cool Stuff for Queer Kids
(a.k.a. The Blog – and yes, allies are welcome!)
Into the Tall, Tall Grass – a middle grade book with magic where a Latinx girl journeys across her family’s land to save her grandmother’s life – and there’s surprise LGBTQ content!
Into the Tall, Tall Grass by Loriel Ryon Yolanda Rodríguez-O'Connell has a secret. All the members of her family have a magical gift--all, that is, except for Yolanda. Still, it's something she can never talk about, or the townsfolk will call her family...
The Every Body Book: The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids about Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families – Young Reader Nonfiction
The Every Body Book by by Rachel E. Simon, illustrated by Noah Grigni This vibrant and beautifully illustrated book teaches children sex, gender and relationships education in a way that is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Covering puberty,...
An Interview with Adria Karlsson About Highlights Foundations’ New Transgender Scholarship for Picture Book Storytellers
“Two scholarships will be awarded annually, providing full tuition plus a $300 travel stipend for a Transgender person pursuing the craft of picture books.” I was delighted to connect with Adria to find out more about this newly established scholarship. Here's our...
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My Occasional Podcast
(Because stories — especially our Queer stories and history — should be available for all.)
Queer as a Five-Dollar Bill: The Podcast
Listen to my award-winning novel, Queer as a Five-Dollar Bill, chapter by chapter, in its entirety. The idea is to empower Queer teens and their allies with the information that would have changed my life if I’d learned it back when I was a closeted Gay Jewish 13 year old who loved adventure books but thought history had nothing to do with me.
I’m also doing the occasional podcast episode about other things, too… Listen wherever you listen to podcasts!
- Podcast announcement
- Lee Wind author photo
(credit Joanna DeGeneres) - Podcast logo
- Check out the books
Celebrate #QueerJoy
(a.k.a. Events and News)
Recent Media
Big Gay Fiction podcast -- Audiobook Connection podcast -- Read Your World Instagram Live -- Mombian article-- Paper Phoenix Ink interview -- Publishers Weekly (“Love of the Half-Eaten Peach” announcement) -- Publishers Weekly (“A Different Kind of Brave” announcement) -- Books that Make You podcast -- Remarkable Leadership Lessons podcast -- and more to come!
