35 books for Pride month by writers in Canada
CBC Books | CBC Books | June 14, 2024
CBC Books features three D&Q titles in their Pride Month roundup
June is Pride Month. To celebrate, we've curated a list of the latest fiction, nonfiction, poetry and comics by 2SLGBTQ+ writers in Canada to read throughout the year.
So Long, Sad Love by Mirion Malle, translated by Aleshia Jensen
In So Long Sad Love Cleo is hurt to find out her boyfriend may not be the man she thought he was and she doesn't know if she can trust him moving forward. As the life they built together comes apart at the seams, Cleo rediscovers her identity as an artist and explores romantic relationships with other women.
Roaming by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki
Roaming is a YA graphic novel that follows best friends Zoe and Dani on a trip to New York City during their first year of college. As a queer romance blossoms between Zoe and Dani's classmate Fiona — who tags along — friendships get put to the test and all three girls learn more about who they are.
Portrait of Body by Julie Delporte
In Portrait of a Body, Julie Delporte examines her life experiences and trauma in an attempt to answer the haunting questions she has about her gender and sexuality. The book focuses on the journey inward to heal oneself and live more authentically.
Check out the whole list here!
So Long, Sad Love by Mirion Malle, translated by Aleshia Jensen
In So Long Sad Love Cleo is hurt to find out her boyfriend may not be the man she thought he was and she doesn't know if she can trust him moving forward. As the life they built together comes apart at the seams, Cleo rediscovers her identity as an artist and explores romantic relationships with other women.
Roaming by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki
Roaming is a YA graphic novel that follows best friends Zoe and Dani on a trip to New York City during their first year of college. As a queer romance blossoms between Zoe and Dani's classmate Fiona — who tags along — friendships get put to the test and all three girls learn more about who they are.
Portrait of Body by Julie Delporte
In Portrait of a Body, Julie Delporte examines her life experiences and trauma in an attempt to answer the haunting questions she has about her gender and sexuality. The book focuses on the journey inward to heal oneself and live more authentically.
Check out the whole list here!