Malinda Lo

Massachusetts

NYT bestselling author, National Book Award winner. Now available: A SCATTER OF LIGHT. Asian American, lesbian, she/her. Rep: @michaelbourret

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An author responds: Why is sex so scary to book banners?

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Malinda Lo

The State Board of Education has required public schools to pull 21 books from library shelves since a regulation on "sexual conduct" took effect last summer.
Why is sex so scary to book banners?

1 week ago | scdailygazette.com | Malinda Lo

This week, the State Board of Education voted to ban 10 more books from all South Carolina public schools, including my National Book Award-winning young adult novel “Last Night at the Telegraph Club.”That means South Carolina has now banned 21 books statewide, making it the national leader in state-sanctioned book bans, a dubious distinction.
Asian Americans Building America

1 month ago | asiasociety.org | Rajika Bhandari |Malinda Lo |Catherine Ceniza Choy

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'Last Night at the Telegraph Club' Is on TIME’s List of the 50 Best Romance Novels

Aug 1, 2024 | time.com | Annabel Gutterman |Malinda Lo

These are independent reviews of the products mentioned, but TIME receives a commission when purchases are made through affiliate links at no additional cost to the purchaser. By Annabel GuttermanAugust 1, 2024 8:08 AM EDTSeventeen-year-old Lily Hu has spent most of her life in a bubble, surrounded by her Chinese American community in San Francisco. It’s 1954, and she wants to explore more of the city.
5 Inspiring YA Books To Read With Your Teen

Jun 17, 2024 | vermontmoms.com | Summer Pennell |Malinda Lo |Tiffany Jackson |Angie Thomas

I love Young Adult (YA) literature, and can’t wait till my kiddo is old enough to read and talk about books with me! YA books are about, and written for teenagers, and reading them gives me hope for the future. Young people like the characters in these books, are working towards a better world that is inclusive and kinder. Their imaginations and curiosity are inspiring. Now a few caveats before you read my list of 5 inspiring YA books to read with your teen.
10 Queer Books By AAPI Authors We Love

May 23, 2024 | focuslgbt.com | Malinda Lo |Abdi Nazemian |Rakesh Satyal |Ocean Vuong

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! LGBTQ+ pioneers and changemakers in the AAPI community have been systematically left out of many cultural conversations. So, to reflect on the past and present of the community, there’s no better way than to curl up with a book and lose yourself in a vibrant tapestry of storytelling. Here’s our round-up of 10 works written by queer Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) authors.
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Dec 5, 2023 | likewise.com | Becky Albertalli |Benjamin Saenz |Malinda Lo |Jennifer L. Dugan

Suggested byPix and upvoted by 1 otherPixThis novel follows Simon as he navigates the challenges of coming out and finding love, making it a great choice for exploring the experience of questioning one's sexuality and coming out. To add a comment, download the Likewise app from your device's app store. Lovelessby ALICE.
Banning books helps no one

Oct 15, 2023 | thefulcrum.ca | George Johnson |Maia Kobabe |Malinda Lo |Sydney Grenier

Reading Time: 3 minutesContent warning: this article contains mentions of suicide, self-harm and anti-human policiesStorytime in schools includes more than fairytales, villains, dragons, and quests. Children utilize stories and characters with whom they identify to express their perplexing emotions. For queer students, having access to stories similar to their own or addressing specific questions might help to reduce feelings of alienation.
De nacht in de Telegraph Club – Malinda Lo - Chicklit

Jul 11, 2023 | chicklit.nl | Malinda Lo

Lily groeit op in het San Francisco van de jaren vijftig. Ook al kent ze alleen haar leven in de Verenigde Staten, ze groeit op binnen de nog vrij traditionele Chinese gemeenschap. Die achtergrond heeft haar niet voorbereid op ontluikende gevoelens die niet passen bij het keurige pad dat haar vriendinnen volgen. Zo trekt het haar helemaal niet om als date van een jongen naar een schoolfeest te gaan.
ALL OUT by Saundra Mitchell Ed Malinda Lo Mackenzi Lee et al Read by Bahni Turpin Allison Hiroto Christian Barillas Kevin T Collins Inés del Castillo Marisa Calin | Audiobook Review | AudioFile Magazine

Jun 30, 2023 | audiofilemagazine.com | Malinda Lo