Pulse of Pride

I wanted to discuss an array of LGBTQIA+ books for Pride Month but after recent events, I decided to focus on queer Latinx stories. In taking this specific focus I realize there needs to be SO many more of these books. Like whoa. While there are several others I know with Latinx main characters, the authors are not and I want to keep this post very specific.

I hope there are other stories out there I simply haven’t found or been exposed to yet and if you know of them, please leave a comment so I can check them out!

Dante and Aristotle

This is such a heartwarming story about friendships becoming something more through community and culture.

For more check out this interview with author Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Juliet Takes a Breath

Funny, feminist, and fresh. Wonderful take on intersectionality from a wonderful and compelling character.

For more check out this interview with author Gabby Rivera

More Happy Than Not

Slight sci-fi bend on the coming out story that explores family and what it means to be QPOC.

For more check out this interview with author Adam Silvera

When the Moon Was Ours

This magical realism romance is a gorgeously written and deconstructs the dangers of gossip in a small town and the histories that pull them together.

For more check out this interview with author Anna-Marie McLemore

Again, please let me know of any others to add to this list and I hope you enjoy the suggestions above.