Tag: If You Could Be Mine

Forbidden Love in Tehran: If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan

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If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan  Published: August 20th 2013 by Alqonquin Young Readers Source: ARC from publisher Synopsis (Goodreads): In this stunning debut, a young Iranian American writer pulls back the curtain on one of the most hidden corners of a much-talked-about culture. Seventeen-year-old Sahar has been in love with her best friend, Nasrin,… Continue reading Forbidden Love in Tehran: If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan

10 YA Novels with LGBTQ Characters

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Queer lit is my favorite category of YA lit. Even as a heterosexual, cisgender woman, I still relate to these characters and am often moved by their stories. I think it’s important for queer readers to be able to find stories that reflect them, but I also think it’s important for all readers to seek… Continue reading 10 YA Novels with LGBTQ Characters