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The No-longer-secret Stories of Queer Teens Throughout the Ages

Book - 2018

Seventeen YA historical fiction stories all by queer authors, how can you go wrong? Also available as an eBook and as an IndyPL Book Club Kit. Seventeen YA historical fiction stories all by queer authors, how can you go wrong? Also available as an eBook and as an IndyPL Book Club Kit. Show less

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Wyoming Stories

by Proulx, Annie

Book - 1999

From the author of Brokeback Mountain, this collection of short stories about people in the remote spaces of Wyoming is full of simple yet beautiful narratives. Also available as a downloadable eAudiobook. From the author of Brokeback Mountain, this collection of short stories about people in the remote spaces of Wyoming is full of simple yet beautiful narratives. Also available as a downloadable eAudiobook. Show less

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Difficult Women

by Gay, Roxane

Book - 2017

By noted author Roxane Gay, this short story compilation covers the lives of several women going through difficult times and being punished by society for daring to be who they are. Also available as an eBook and as an IndyPL Book Club Kit. By noted author Roxane Gay, this short story compilation covers the lives of several women going through difficult times and being punished by society for daring to be who they are. Also available as an eBook and as an IndyPL Book Club Kit. Show less

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Her Body and Other Parties

Stories

by Machado, Carmen Maria

Book - 2017

These stories often are on the dystopian side, but all focus on society's desire to control women, both physically and mentally. Available as an Audiobook. Also available as an eBook and downloadable eAudiobook. These stories often are on the dystopian side, but all focus on society's desire to control women, both physically and mentally. Available as an Audiobook. Also available as an eBook and downloadable eAudiobook. Show less

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If You See Me, Don't Say Hi

by Patel, Neel

Book - 2018

Patel's short story compilation subverts our subconsciously-held stereotypes about race, gender, sexuality, and more. Also available as an eBook and as a downloadable eAudiobook. Patel's short story compilation subverts our subconsciously-held stereotypes about race, gender, sexuality, and more. Also available as an eBook and as a downloadable eAudiobook. Show less

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The Merry Spinster

Tales of Everyday Horror

by Lavery, Daniel M.

Book - 2018

By trans author Ortberg, this short story compilation twists our favorite fairy tales into tales of suspense and horror. Also available as an eBook. By trans author Ortberg, this short story compilation twists our favorite fairy tales into tales of suspense and horror. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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Stories

by Washington, Bryan

Book - 2019

This compilation focuses on the coming-of-age of a young man who lives at the intersections of several identities. His struggle to balance his truth is po...Show more This compilation focuses on the coming-of-age of a young man who lives at the intersections of several identities. His struggle to balance his truth is poignant and beautiful, even in the painful moments. Available in Large Print. Also available as an eBook and as a downloadable eAudiobook. Show less

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Meet Cute

by Hunting, Helena

Book - 2019

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Meet Cute

Book - 2018

This short story compilation contains stories of the accidental romance. This short story compilation contains stories of the accidental romance. Show less

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Things to Do When You're Goth in the Country

by Woods, Chavisa

eBook - 2017

Woods focuses on the lives of rural Americans who live on the outskirts of society, either due to race, class, gender, or sexuality. Only available as an eBook. Woods focuses on the lives of rural Americans who live on the outskirts of society, either due to race, class, gender, or sexuality. Only available as an eBook. Show less

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White Dancing Elephants

Stories

by Bhuvaneswar, Chaya

Book - 2018

Shining a spotlight on diverse women of color, Bhuvaneswar (like many of our authors) focuses of the struggle of being our true selves in a world that often rejects us. Also available in eBook. Shining a spotlight on diverse women of color, Bhuvaneswar (like many of our authors) focuses of the struggle of being our true selves in a world that often rejects us. Also available in eBook. Show less

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You Are Not A Stranger Here

by Haslett, Adam

eBook - 2003

Haslett's compilation tells the stories of people impacted by grief, and the secret worlds within their despair. Only available as an eBook. Haslett's compilation tells the stories of people impacted by grief, and the secret worlds within their despair. Only available as an eBook. Show less

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