Novels, short stories, and poetry that feature characters and themes centered around LGBTQ experiences, such as relationships, coming of age, and social struggles.
LGBTQ+ History and Representation: Understanding the history of LGBTQ+ people and their representation in literature.
Queer Theory: Examining the ideas and concepts used to understand and interpret queer themes in literature.
Coming out stories: Understanding the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals coming out to the world.
Gender and Sexuality: Examining the different ways in which gender and sexuality are represented in literature.
LGBTQ+ Relationships: Understanding the dynamics of LGBTQ+ relationships, their challenges, and joys.
LGBTQ+ families: Exploring the experiences and challenges that come with being LGBTQ+ and having a family.
Identity: Understanding how queer identities are portrayed and represented in literature.
Queer culture: Exploring the cultural aspects of being queer and the various subcultures within the LGBTQ+ community.
LGBTQ+ activism: Understanding the role of LGBTQ+ activism in literature and the larger society.
Intersectionality: Examining the intersectionality of LGBTQ+ identities with other factors such as race, class, ability, and religion.