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A YA author explains why queer teens need to see themselves in fiction and how he made it happen.
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In this episode
- How a journalism background shaped a career writing queer YA novels
- Why representation in teen fiction matters more than most adults realize
- The slow but real shift in how libraries stock LGBTQ stories
- What the new book The Sky Blues is actually about
About this episode
Today we speak with Robbie Couch, a storyteller who is about to release his newest book, “The Sky Blues.” Robbie tells us all about how he went from journalism school to writing queer young adult books and why these stories are so important for young teens to have access to. Libraries have not always been stocked with these stories, but that’s slowly changing thanks to authors like Robbie."The Sky Blues" is out now!
Be sure to follow Robbie on IG.
Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety.
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On Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel deep dives into the LGBTQ+ stories lighting up our screens — and the people who bring them to life. Each week, she sits down with the stars we love, the creators behind the scenes, and the voices changing the way stories are told.
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