I’ve never written specifically for young readers and I might be a mom, but I’ve never worked with kids otherwise. So where do I fit in? As a writer, I’ve always tried to create characters who vividly show that it does, indeed, get better. I would certainly like to know more about young readers, so I am looking forward to hearing from Annameekee and Lynn.
But more to the point, while I didn’t write the groundbreaking Being Emily, I was part of the team that selected and produced it. I’m thrilled to read from it, and I hope to honestly represent Rachel Gold’s intentions as the author. I can also speak to how books that reach young people with life-saving messages can contain mind-changing messages for older readers as well.
Please make the journey to Oakland for this special night – it’s sure to be invigorating for the writers and illuminating for the readers, teachers, parents and anyone committed to the security of LGBTQ youth.
Laurel Bookstore
An Independent Community Bookseller