By N.M. January 5, 2025

High school hallways, first crushes, and discovering who you truly are – gay young adult fiction takes these familiar experiences and injects them with a vibrant dose of diversity.  Join unforgettable protagonists as they navigate friendships, family dynamics, and the exhilarating rush of first love.  These stories tackle real-world issues with honesty and heart while celebrating the power of self-acceptance and finding your place in the world.  Whether you’re reliving the teenage years or embarking on them for the first time, prepare to be inspired by characters who break the mold and embrace their authentic selves.

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Adam Sass

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Adam Sass began writing in Sharpie on the backs of Starbucks pastry bags. (He’s sorry it distracted him from making your latte.) He’s the author of the buzzy YA novels Surrender Your SonsThe 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers, and Your Lonely Nights Are Over, which have been honored by Kirkus, Seventeen Magazine, and USA Today.

Adam has been featured in The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and Teen Vogue, and is a frequent guest on the Savage Lovecast, Professional Book Nerds, and Podcast: The Ride. His forthcoming YA RomCom, Cursed Boys and Broken Hearts, releases July 2024. He lives in Palm Springs with his husband and dachshunds.