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10 - 14 yrs
Mon, Mar 3, 2025 - May 26, 2025
10:00am - 10:50am EST
Class Experience
šJoin award-winning author Saundra Mitchell to read a new tween/lower teen LGBTQIA+ book each month in a social, inclusive space.š
āAs a professional author, I love talking about books with students-- and I especially love urging them to dig deep and think about books beyond a simple "I liked it" or "I didn't like it". This class seeks to engage students in meaningful discussion about books while also touching on literary devices like symbolism, foreshadowing, tone, and voice. This class is open to all, and is a kind, supportive place to read and discuss LGBTQIA+ titles, authors, and stories.
āStudents may join the class at any point during the month-- the teacher will send new students a message to let them know where to read up to! That said, if students are a little behind on the reading, don't sweat it-- there will be no shaming, we promise. Our goal is a fun, chatty, supportive, and affirming bookish space!
2025:
January: Funeral Girl by Emma K Ohland
February: Melissa by Alex Gino
March: Nimona by ND Stevenson
April: My Dear Henry by Kalynn Bayron
May: They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
June: Riley Weaver Needs a Date to the Gaybutante Ball by Jason June
July: The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas
August: The Deep Dark by Mallory Knox Osterberg
September: I'm So Not Over You by Kosoko Jackson
October: Don't Let the Forest In by CG Drews
November: Right Where I Left You by Julian Winters
December: You Can Go Your Own Way by Eric Smith
(All books are available in UK/AU, and on audiobook for accessibility!)
āStudents may join the class at any point during the month-- the teacher will send new students a message to let them know where to read up to! That said, if students are a little behind on the reading, don't sweat it-- there will be no shaming, we promise!
While reading ahead isn't "against the rules", please encourage your student not to get too far ahead, lest they risk accidentally revealing spoilers to the other readers.
āPlease note that students must independently purchase or borrow the month's selected book-- copies are not provided, and are not available for free download anywhere online. These books can be purchased anywhere books are sold.
Other Things To Know
Multi-week classes-- classes that are a set 6, 8, or 12 weeks and have no drop-in availability-- are refundable up to one week from the class's first meeting.
How To Participate
Attend class via Zoom video
This class will be hosted on Zoom video conferencing platform. You will receive an email 30 minutes before class starts with a link to the class and access instructions. We recommend you make sure your device is up to date and meets all system requirements before class.
What To Bring
- Please note that students must independently purchase or borrow the month's selected book-- copies are not provided, and are not available for free download anywhere online. These books can be purchased anywhere books are sold.
