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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!)
Andie Taylor Shares Her Perspective as a Trans Woman Runner in this NY Times Opinion Video
Sports week here on the blog, part three: Andie Taylor's video guest essay I’m a Trans Runner, Struggling to Compete Fairly. Trans athletes are trapped in a culture war. I’m not a cheater but I may have an unfair advantage. is under six minutes, and well-worth...
The Sexist “Bikini Rule” for Women’s Handball (and Sexists Outfit Rules for Gymnastics, and Other Sports, Too)
Sports week, part two: The ridiculous double standard of special outfit rules for women's sports that objectify women and have nothing to do with their being able to participate is finally getting some attention - in part due to the courage of Norway’s women’s beach...
Outsports Rounds Up “Team LGBTQ” at the Olympics – We Did Great!
It's sports week on the blog! First up, In Jim Buzinski's Outsports article, Top 7 LGBTQ moments of the Tokyo Olympics, we get some great statistics, and moments, including: "A record 182 out LGBTQ athletes in Tokyo" - and the list growing 50% once the original...
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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
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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!
