Monthly Archives: October 2016

Strange, Unpredictable, Smart, and Lovable: A Review of Mariko Tamaki’s SAVING MONTGOMERY SOLE

Posted on October 10, 2016 by CaseytheCanadianLesbrarian

And now, for my second review of a Mariko Tamaki book this year! In case you didn’t already know, I’m a huge fan of her work and how she always showcases queer and/or quirky weirdos in everything that she does. … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Fiction, Gay, Lesbian, Queer, Young Adult | 9 Comments

A Quiet Journey of Looking for Respect and Recognition: A Review of M-E Girard’s GIRL MANS UP

Posted on October 7, 2016 by CaseytheCanadianLesbrarian

Despite the plethora of queer YA these days, there was something that I didn’t even quite realize that was mostly missing in contemporary LGBTQ+ YA, let alone Canadian LGBTQ+ YA: stories about butch/genderqueer lesbians and their gender journeys. Girl Mans … Continue reading →

Posted in Butch, Lesbian, Young Adult | 5 Comments