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[betterbooksandthings]

"Do you want to read something bite-sized and impossible to put down? If so, may I offer you a list of 11 Queer books under 250 pages to solve your plight? It is wonderful to be able to pick a book up and finish it in a sitting or two. These books do just that and they are queer. What more can you ask for?

With Pride month in full swing, many readers opt to celebrate by adding more queer books to their reading lives. However, June is a busy month full of work, travel, Pride celebrations, and summertime ennui. Sometimes you want something small that you can take on a trip, or something short to read in your downtime. In case you have a busy month or need a short book as a break, this list of queer books under 250 pages is here to help you out. Ideally, it will let you accomplish your queer reading goals and still make it to all the events on your calendar."

[astramachina]

✨IT'S almost THE END OF THE YEAR, BABY. ✨ Which means it's time for a reading log recap!

It was sometime during June that I decided to seriously get back into reading because the writing well was feeling dry as all hell, and because we were already halfway through the year I decided to settle on an achievable goal.

Thus began my journey towards reading 30 books in 6-ish months, and at the time of making this post (12/16), I'm sitting at a comfy 27 finished books! The other three are about halfway and I'm feeling confident that I'll wrap them up before the year is through.

I'm using the term "book" rather loosely here too, because I'm including audiobooks, graphic novels, manga, plays, short story collections, and poetry collections. The goal was to read more, and that I did.

Because this is getting rather long, so if you want an exhaustive list of this year's reads, click the read more!

The Twisted Ones by T. Kingfisher

Fiction, Folk Horror, Fantasy - 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

2. The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

Fiction, Classics, Science Fiction - 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️

3. Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon & Ashley Lukashevsky

Nonfiction, LGBT 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

4. Constellations by Nick Payne

Play, Contemporary 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

5. This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone

Fiction, Science Fiction, Romance, LGBT 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

6. The Worm and His Kings by Hailey Piper

Fiction, Horror, Lovecraftian, LGBT 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️

7. Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes

Fiction, Horror, Science Fiction 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

8. Near the Bone by Christina Henry

Fiction, Horror, Thriller 3/5 ⭐⭐⭐

9. Southern Reach #1: Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer

Fiction, Science Fiction, Horror 3/5 ⭐⭐⭐

10. Southern Reach #2: Authority by Jeff VanderMeer

Fiction, Science Fiction, Horror 2/5 ⭐⭐

11. Southern Reach #3: Acceptance by Jeff VenderMeer

Fiction, Science Fiction, Horror 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

12. Any Man by Amber Tamblyn

Fiction, Horror, Thriller 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️

13. Remembrance of Earth's Past #2: The Dark Forest by Liu Cixin

Fiction, Science Fiction 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

14. Remembrance of Earth's Past #3: Death's End by Liu Cixin

Fiction, Science Fiction 3/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

15. Berserk Deluxe Edition Volume #1 by Kentaro Miura

Manga, Horror 3/5 ⭐⭐⭐

16. A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction, LGBT 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

17. Everything the Darkness Eats by Eric LaRocca

Fiction, Horror, LGBT 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️

18. London Calling #1: Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

Fiction, Contemporary, Romance, LGBT 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️

19. London Calling #2: Husband Material by Alexis Hall

Fiction, Contemporary, Romance, LGBT 3.5/5 ⭐⭐⭐(insert half star here)

20. How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

Fiction, Horror, Thriller 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️

21. In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

Nonfiction, Memoir, Horror, LGBT 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️

22. The Fisherman by John Langan

Fiction, Horror, Lovecraftian 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️

23. Maeve Fly by C.J. Leede

Fiction, Horror 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

24. The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones

Fiction, Horror, Thriller 3/5 ⭐⭐⭐

25. Fazbear Frights Volume #1: Into the Pit by Scott Cawthon & Elley Cooper

Graphic Novel, Middle Grade, Horror 3/5 ⭐⭐⭐

26. At the End of Every Day by Arianna Reiche

Fiction, Horror, Thriller 3/5 ⭐⭐⭐

27. Five Nights at Freddy's #1: The Silver Eyes by Scott Cawthon & Kira Breed-Wrisley

Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Mystery - 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

In-progress:

28. Tales from the Pizzaplex #1: Lally's Game by Scott Cawthon, Kelly Parra & Andrea Waggener - Fiction, Young Adult, Horror

29. Five Night's at Freddy's #2: The Twisted Ones by Scott Cawthon & Kira Breed-Wrisley - Fiction, Young Adult, Horror

30. Five Night's at Freddy's #3: The Fourth Closet by Scott Cawthon & Kira Breed-Wrisley - Fiction, Young Adult, Horror

31. Crush by Richard Siken - Poetry

❤️ = books that still haunt the corners of my brain months after finishing them.

Because I'm starting off on the right foot, I'm gearing up to tackle 50 books in 2024! Which is about a book a week, hopefully. Really looking forward to starting The Murderbot Diaries as they trickle in from the library.

And, of course, if anyone wants to know more about any of the books listed on here, I'm more than happy to chat about them!

HAPPY READING.

[florasearlethirdyear]

RSA: LGBTQ+ Artists

Ashley Lukashevsky:

Ashley is a talented illustrator and visual artist with a compelling mission. They use their creative skills to contribute to and strengthen various social movements, including racial justice, immigrant justice, climate justice, mental health advocacy, and LGBTQIA+ liberation. Ashley's work serves as a powerful tool for raising awareness, promoting positive change, and challenging the oppressive systems and ideologies that persist in society.

Through their art, Ashley envisions and portrays an idealized world. This world is not only a source of inspiration and hope, but it also represents a powerful form of resistance. By creating and sharing these idealized depictions, Ashley aims to dismantle the harmful systems and ideologies that obscure the path to a more just and equitable society.

Ashley uses fluid forms, retro fonts and bold colours to visualise their idealized world. This is particularly inspirational as I am at a point where Im trying to combine illustrations and type.

Spll Girl:

Spll Girl is a non binary Canadian illustrator and artist. Spll Girl's art is a unique and powerful expression of their inner world, characterized by highly emotive characters and scenes that are brought to life with vibrant colors, bold lines, patterns, and movement. This use of movement is notable within their collaboration with Nike. Their art serves as a medium through which she navigates and communicates their experiences, emotions, and perspectives.

Alex Antonescu:

Alex is a illustrator based in Bucharest, Romania, who brings a unique and vibrant perspective to their work. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, they take pride in their queer identity, and this is beautifully reflected in their whimsical and colorful personality, which shines through in their illustrations.

What sets Alex apart is the versatile and inclusive nature of their art. One of their primary missions is to provide representation for every community and minority group with a strong sense of pride. Through their work, they create a visual celebration of diversity, ensuring that everyone's voice and identity can find a place in their illustrations. The hallmark of Alex's pieces is the explosion of color and the powerful presence they exude.

Ashton Attzzs:

Ashton Attzs, a painter and illustrator based in the UK, is marked by their distinctive style and a commitment to inclusivity. Ashton identifies as a queer and gender non-conforming artist whose work celebrates every character and ensures their visibility. Ashton's work is characterized by flat, bold, and vibrant colors.

Wednesday Holmes:

Wednesday is a multi-talented artist, designer, writer, and queer community organizer based in London. Their work is characterized by its commitment to promoting education, empathy, and kindness, with a focus on providing representation and support for the queer community. Wednesday's diverse portfolio covers a wide range of topics, including advocacy for transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, mental health, recovery, and unity. They have collaborated with renowned brands and organizations such as Youth to the People, Lazy Oaf, Lucy and Yak, J.Crew, and many more.

I draw inspiration from Wednesday's commitment to providing representation, support, and positivity to the queer community. In my brand I aim to incorporate elements of inclusivity, joy, and empowerment.

Florence Given:

Florence Given is feminist queer illustrator and author based in the UK. Her books 'Women Don't Owe You Pretty' and 'Girl Crush' have reached worldwide fame. Florence Given's art and writings often focus on themes related to gender equality, self-acceptance, and empowerment. Her style isn't what I am aiming towards for the project but her utilization of these topics is important to observe. Her art features diverse and inclusive representations of women and gender identities. Florence Given's work typically includes bold and playful typography, striking imagery, and a strong sense of self-expression.

Rommy Torrico:

Rommy is a queer, trans, formerly undocumented chilean migrant artist. Torrico's art explores the intersectionality of various aspects of identity, including their experiences as an undocumented immigrant, a queer individual, and a nonbinary person. Their work delves into the complexities and challenges of navigating multiple marginalized identities.

Torrico is known for their portraiture, creating vivid and evocative representations of individuals within the LGBTQ+ and undocumented immigrant communities.

[thetrevorproject]

📣 Bi people make up the largest portion of the LGBTQ community, but are often erased and face higher risk than their peers for sexual assault and suicide 📣

Our new guide discusses #bi, #pan, and many other multisexual identities; romantic orientations; preventing bi-erasure and biphobia; navigating gender and bisexuality; exploring different relationship types; and self-care tips 💜

During Bi Awareness Week, help us create a safer world for bi youth by reading and sharing our new guide: TRVR.org/BiGuide 💗💜💙

🎨 art by Ashley Lukashevsky 🎨

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Artist Ashley Lukashevsky

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“Remember to imagine and craft the worlds you cannot live without, just as you dismantle the ones you cannot live within.” - Ruha Benjamin

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Dr. Ibram X. Kendi Lands Deal with Netflix to Develop Three Projects Based on His Best-Selling Books on Race

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi Lands Deal with Netflix to Develop Three Projects Based on His Best-Selling Books on Race

According to The Hollywood Reporter, best-selling author (How to Be An Antiracist) and academic Dr. Ibram X. Kendi has signed a deal with Netflix to develop projects based on three of his books on race, racism and race relations. Kendi’s book Stamped From The Beginning will be a hybrid documentary/feature adapted and executive produced by Kendi and Mara Brock Akil (Girlfriends, Being Mary Jane,…

[curlyhairedbibliophile]

#ReadSoulLit | Day 12: Kids Corner 

[thesociologicalcinema]

Equal Pay Today!

Artist: Ashley Lukashevsky (@ashlukadraws) 

[figdays]

Like a Bird in the Sky by People's Paper Co-op & Ashley Lukashevsky

JAILS ARE A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS! ​LET’S GET OUR PEOPLE OUT OF THEM!

Amidst the Covid19 crisis, a powerful group of formerly incarcerated women in Philadelphia are collaborating with artists across the U.S. to help #FreeBlackMamas and Caregivers for Mother’s Day and get them safely to their families and communities, where they belong!

Celebrate and support this powerful collaboration between formerly incarcerated women at the People’s Paper Co-op and artists across North America. Every poster sold will help free black mothers and caregivers for Mothers Day!

[blackchildrensbooksandauthors]

🎉Happy Book Birthday🎉

Antiracist Baby

Ibram X. Kendi  

Ashley Lukashevsky  

Kokila 

From the National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist comes a fresh new board book that empowers parents and children to uproot racism in our society and in ourselves.

Take your first steps with Antiracist Baby! Or rather, follow Antiracist Baby's nine easy steps for building a more equitable world.

With bold art and thoughtful yet playful text, Antiracist Baby introduces the youngest readers and the grown-ups in their lives to the concept and power of antiracism. Providing the language necessary to begin critical conversations at the earliest age, Antiracist Baby is the perfect gift for readers of all ages dedicated to forming a just society.

Available at👉🏿| Amazon | IndieBound |Bookshop

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[2021ya]

SKATE FOR YOUR LIFE

Pocket Change Collective

​by Leo Baker, Ashley Lukashevsky (Illustrations)

(Penguin Workshop, 6/1/21)

9780593223475

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Pocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us. Wow! Leo's vulnerability and authenticity allowed me to experience his pain and triumph. A great testament to the positive power of skateboarding and the dangers of gender. --Elissa Steamer (skateboarding pioneer) In Skate for Your Life, Leo Baker invites us on the intimate journey toward self-realization. Leo's deep passion for skateboarding is beautifully communicated while bringing to light the difficult reality of breaking the mold on a public stage. This book synthesizes what so many LGBTQIA people can relate to--the lifelong journey of seeking out spaces where we fit in, and when we don't find them, making new ones. --JD Samson (musician, producer, and songwriter) In this moving, personal story, professional skateboarder Leo Baker shares their journey within the sport and the importance of authenticity and allyship as a non-binary athlete. Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. Your authenticity is your superpower. That's the motto that professional skateboarder Leo Baker lives by and champions. But like any hero's journey, learning about their power didn't come easy. In this installment of the Pocket Change Collective, Baker takes the reader on a complicated, powerful journey through the world of skate and competitive sport as a non-binary athlete.

[thebookishaustin]

2020 Picture Book Update

Images from my Goodreads shelf

Hello fellow readers! I’ve been busy reading for the Magical Readathon (see that post here) but I’ve been fitting in so many wonderful picture books as well! What have you been reading? Here are a few of my favorites from the past two weeks: 

Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi (Author) & Ashley Lukashevsky (Illustrator): I have been recommending this book to folks at work left and right. I don’t care how old you are - the message in this board book is incredibly powerful. 

Can I Give You a Squish? by Emily Neilson: Are you ready to start talking about consent early with your kiddos? THIS BOOK IS THE ONE. Neilson lets us follow a little merchild as they go around giving squishes, but quickly learn that not everyone wants a squish - and that’s ok! 

The End of Something Wonderful: A Practical Guide to a Backyard Funeral by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic (Author) & George Ermos (Illustrator): Talking to kids about death can be quite difficult, but this book helps make it a bit easier with a little humor, wonderful artwork, and a how-to guide on grieving for your lost pets. <3 

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce (Author) & Joe Bluhm (Illustrator): I’ve loved this book for a long time! It has a wonderful film adaptation, but the book speaks volumes for itself. It’s witty and so full of life. The power of storytelling takes root with this book as Mr. Morris Lessmore discovers the beauty in each story. 

I read so many other awesome books these past two weeks too but so little time to mention all of them. Definitely check out these awesome authors though. They all have WONDERFUL works for a variety of age groups, too: 

Faith Ringgold

Christian Robinson

Kwame Alexander

Innosanto Nagara

There are so many awesome picture books out there just waiting to be discovered. I would love to hear about your favorite picture books so please reach out to me! You can message me here on Tumblr, on my Instagram, or on Goodreads! Be safe and healthy out there readers. <3

[2020ya]

TAKING ON THE PLASTICS CRISIS

by Hannah Testa & Ashley Lukashevsky (Illustrator)

Pocket Change Collective

(Penguin Workshop, 10/13/2020)

9780593223338

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Pocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us.

In this personal, moving essay, youth activist Hannah Testa shares with readers how she led a grassroots political campaign to successfully pass state legislation limiting single-use plastics and how she influenced global businesses to adopt more sustainable practices. Through her personal journey, readers can learn how they, too, can follow in Hannah's footsteps and lower their carbon footprint by simply refusing single-use plastics.

Pocket Change Collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. In this installment, youth activist Hannah Testa, the founder of Hannah4Change, chronicles both her personal and political mission to save the Earth's oceans by limiting single-use plastic products. 

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Ashley Lukashevsky

[roesolo]

Snow Angel, Sand Angel welcomes you to Hawai'i

Snow Angel, Sand Angel welcomes you to Hawai'i @barbfisch @randomhousekids

Snow Angel, Sand Angel, by Lois-Ann Yamanaka/Illustrated by Ashley Kukashevsky, (Jan. 2022, Make Me a World), $17.99, ISBN: 9780593127377 Ages 4-8 Explore Hawai’i, where you can find sand and snow, depending on where you are! Claire is a girl living in Hawai’i, surrounded by Hapuna Beach and the mountains of the Big Island. When she has to do a school project on winter, she’s stumped: she’s never…