All Out

By Saundra Mitchell, Malinda Lo, Robin Talley, Mackenzi Lee, Kody Keplinger, Elliot Wake, Anna-Marie McLemore, Shaun David Hutchinson, Dahlia Adler, Tess Sharpe, Kate Scelsa, Natalie C. Parker, Sara Farizan, Nilah Magruder, Tessa Gratton, Tehlor Kay Mejia, Alex Sanchez, Scott Tracey

Queer teens defy history's constraints, finding love and identity across time.

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368 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In 'All Out,' queer teens navigate love and identity through history's lens. From a transgender soldier in 1870s Mexico to asexual discovery in the 1970s, these stories reveal hidden pasts. Will love conquer societal boundaries, or will history repeat itself? Dive into tales of forbidden convent romances and 90s grunge-era connections, each story a testament to resilience and self-discovery. This collection offers a vibrant tapestry of diverse voices, challenging the forgotten narratives of the past. Explore the lives of those who dared to be different, and uncover the secrets of queer history.

From the publisher

Take a journey through time and genres to discover stories where queer teens live, love, and shape the world around them. Seventeen young adult authors across the queer spectrum have come together to create a collection of beautifully written diverse historical fiction for teens.From a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood set in war-torn 1870s Mexico featuring a transgender soldier…to two girls falling in love while mourning the death of Kurt Cobain…to forbidden love in a sixteenth-century Spanish convent…and an asexual girl discovering her identity amid the 1970s roller-disco scene, All Out tells a diverse range of stories across cultures, time periods, and identities, shedding light on an area of history often ignored or forgotten.”Readers searching for positive, nuanced, and authentic queer representation–or just a darn good selection of stories–need look no further than this superb collection.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewFeaturing original stories from: Malinda LoMackenzi LeeRobin TalleyKody KeplingerElliot WakeAnna-Marie McLemoreShaun David HutchinsonDahlia AdlerTess SharpeKate ScelsaNatalie C. ParkerSara FarizanNilah MagruderTessa GrattonTehlor Kay MejiaAlex SanchezScott TraceyRead the entire set of companion anthologies featuring queer teens in the past, present, and future!All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the AgesOut Now: Queer We Go Again!Out There: Into the Queer New Yonder (coming soon!)

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