by Francisco Goldman
That the protagonist's name is Francisco Goldberg--an amalgam of maternal Guatemalan immigrant and paternal Jewish parentage--presents an irresistible invitation to explore autobiographical overlaps with award-winning creator Francisco Goldman. The parallels are immediate: both are peripatetic journalist/writers with connections to Boston, New York, Mexico City, Latin America. Beware of quick assumptions, however, because Monkey Boy's subtitle could easily be "I didn't know," a phrase repeated throughout,
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by Michael Koresky
In this charming and moving mix of memoir and movie appreciation, film critic Michael Koresky (Terence Davies) and his mother, Leslie, decide to meet monthly to rewatch and discuss films from the 1980s with strong women in leading roles. Ten films: one for each year of the decade. Each film brings up memories from their lives.
Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean reminds Koresky of coming out and how the lack of gay characters in films from his youth made him feel invisible. "For me, movies
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by Kyle Lukoff
Kyle Lukoff has already received acclaim for his picture books, including his #OwnVoices 2020 Stonewall Award-winning When Aidan Became a Brother. Lukoff's middle-grade debut, Too Bright to See, is another illuminating story that explores gender identity, featuring a trans tween who's finally ready to "see myself in the mirror," and declare, "It's me. Just me."
Infant Bug, Bug's Mom and Mom's brother Roderick left New York City and moved to the family's rural vacation home after an accident killed Bug's father
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