Although Pride is going to be a different and difficult experience for many of us this year, community remains more important than ever. In the midst of this scary time, the book community has already come together in so many wonderful ways, including virtual panels, instagram live sessions, and a plethora of giveaways. With most in-person Pride events, publishing conferences, and author readings cancelled, we wanted to provide a way for the LGBTQIAP+ YA book community to connect virtually: our Pride Month Blogathon.
Every day during the month of June, we will feature a post from a YA community member focused on the theme of queer bookish joy and community: stories about meeting a favorite author, getting a book deal, reading a queer book for the first time, connecting a teen to a new favorite book, and other moments related to books and writing that connected folks to community and joy. We will also be hosting giveaways, readalongs, and trivia on Twitter and Instagram!
As this is a community event, we want to feature as many voices and stories as possible. If you have a story about queer bookish joy or community to share, we would love to hear it. Find out how to submit one here. We’re also hoping to hear specifically from teens about their experiences with LGBTQIAP+ YA books! If you’re a teen or someone who knows a teen that has a story like this, submit your experience here. We’ll get back to you within a week if we select your story to feature.
This blogathon will be edited collaboratively by me (Vee!) and Kiki Nguyen, a guest editor who I’m so excited to be working with. We’re so excited for this blogathon and we hope you are too!
