Ellen Williams

2 months ago | slj.com | Florence Simmons |Ellen Williams |Alice Levine

Authors kyle Lukoff (seated) and Gavin Grimm (on screen) visit a New York City school library. The Lambda Literary LGBTQ Writers in Schools (WIS) program in New York City is holding strong—even as book bans in schools surge nationwide and anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation expands. Now in its ninth year, the LGBTQ WIS program will offer subsidized LGBTQ author visits, free books, and teacher training to 173 schools across New York City between February and June of 2025.

Mar 22, 2024 | slj.com | Ellen Williams

Each year on March 31, we honor International Trans Day of Visibility and celebrate the remarkable lives and contributions of transgender and nonbinary individuals while also raising awareness and combating discrimination and disinformation. From elementary books to young adult titles, and across various genres and formats, these 12 recent releases elevate voices and showcase the multifaceted experiences within the trans and nonbinary community. Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender.