Sapphic Reads for Lesbian Visibility Week!

Lesbian visibility week takes place in late April, with April 26th being Lesbian Day of Visibility! I wanted to recommend some sapphic romances that are perfect to read this April or any time of the year!

Featured Book One

On a Sunbeam

Title

On a Sunbeam

Price

$22.99

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"Tillie Walden is the future of comics, and On a Sunbeam is her best work yet. It's a 'space' story unlike any you've ever read, with a rich, lived-in universe of complex characters." --Brian K. Vaughan, Saga and Paper Girls

Two timelines. Second chances. One love.

A ragtag crew travels to the deepest reaches of space, rebuilding beautiful, broken structures to piece the past together.

Two girls meet in boarding school and fall deeply in love--only to learn the pain of loss.

With interwoven timelines and stunning art, award-winning graphic novelist Tillie Walden creates an inventive world, breathtaking romance, and an epic quest for love.

LA Times Festival of Books 2018 Book Prize Winner, Graphic Novel/Comics
A Publisher's Weekly Best Book of 2018
One of The Washington Post's "10 Best Graphic Novels of 2018"
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2018
A YALSA Top Ten Great Graphic Novel
A 2019 Hugo Award Nominee, Best Graphic Story
A Harvey Award Nominee, Book of the Year
A Harvey Award Nominee, Best Children's or Young Adult Book

SKU

9781250178138

On a Sunbeam

$22.99

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Description

"Tillie Walden is the future of comics, and On a Sunbeam is her best work yet. It's a 'space' story unlike any you've ever read, with a rich, lived-in universe of complex characters." --Brian K. Vaughan, Saga and Paper Girls

Two timelines. Second chances. One love.

A ragtag crew travels to the deepest reaches of space, rebuilding beautiful, broken structures to piece the past together.

Two girls meet in boarding school and fall deeply in love--only to learn the pain of loss.

With interwoven timelines and stunning art, award-winning graphic novelist Tillie Walden creates an inventive world, breathtaking romance, and an epic quest for love.

LA Times Festival of Books 2018 Book Prize Winner, Graphic Novel/Comics
A Publisher's Weekly Best Book of 2018
One of The Washington Post's "10 Best Graphic Novels of 2018"
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2018
A YALSA Top Ten Great Graphic Novel
A 2019 Hugo Award Nominee, Best Graphic Story
A Harvey Award Nominee, Book of the Year
A Harvey Award Nominee, Best Children's or Young Adult Book

Description

Two timelines. Second chances. One love.

A ragtag crew travels to the deepest reaches of space, rebuilding beautiful, broken structures to piece the past together.

Two girls meet in boarding school and fall deeply in love--only to learn the pain of loss.

With interwoven timelines and stunning art, award-winning graphic novelist Tillie Walden creates an inventive world, breathtaking romance, and an epic quest for love.

ISBN

9781250178138

Walden Tillie

Publisher

First Second

Publication Date

October 1, 2018

Binding

Paperback

Item Condition

New

Language

English

Ages

12-18

Pages

544

Keywords

On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden

I normally don't reach for sci-fi books, but I’m glad I gave On a Sunbeam a try because it is phenomenal! Mia is fresh out of school when she joins a maintenance team going planet to planet, cleaning up ruins. As we get to know Mia, we learn about her tragic lost love and need to reconnect with her, no matter what it takes. All of the characters are a part of the queer community, which is so refreshing and empowering! Whether you’re a sci-fi fan or not, you’ll fall in love with this one!

Featured Book Two

Girl from the Sea: A Graphic Novel

Title

Girl from the Sea: A Graphic Novel

Price

$14.99

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From the author of The Witch Boy trilogy comes a graphic novel about family, romance, and first love.

Fifteen-year-old Morgan has a secret: She can't wait to escape the perfect little island where she lives. She's desperate to finish high school and escape her sad divorced mom, her volatile little brother, and worst of all, her great group of friends...who don't understand Morgan at all. Because really, Morgan's biggest secret is that she has a lot of secrets, including the one about wanting to kiss another girl.Then one night, Morgan is saved from drowning by a mysterious girl named Keltie. The two become friends and suddenly life on the island doesn't seem so stifling anymore.But Keltie has some secrets of her own. And as the girls start to fall in love, everything they're each trying to hide will find its way to the surface...whether Morgan is ready or not.

SKU

9781338540574

Girl from the Sea: A Graphic Novel

$14.99

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Description

From the author of The Witch Boy trilogy comes a graphic novel about family, romance, and first love.

Fifteen-year-old Morgan has a secret: She can't wait to escape the perfect little island where she lives. She's desperate to finish high school and escape her sad divorced mom, her volatile little brother, and worst of all, her great group of friends...who don't understand Morgan at all. Because really, Morgan's biggest secret is that she has a lot of secrets, including the one about wanting to kiss another girl.Then one night, Morgan is saved from drowning by a mysterious girl named Keltie. The two become friends and suddenly life on the island doesn't seem so stifling anymore.But Keltie has some secrets of her own. And as the girls start to fall in love, everything they're each trying to hide will find its way to the surface...whether Morgan is ready or not.

Description

From the author of The Witch Boy trilogy comes a graphic novel about family, romance, and first love.

Fifteen-year-old Morgan has a secret: She can't wait to escape the perfect little island where she lives. She's desperate to finish high school and escape her sad divorced mom, her volatile little brother, and worst of all, her great group of friends...who don't understand Morgan at all. Because really, Morgan's biggest secret is that she has a lot of secrets, including the one about wanting to kiss another girl.Then one night, Morgan is saved from drowning by a mysterious girl named Keltie. The two become friends and suddenly life on the island doesn't seem so stifling anymore.But Keltie has some secrets of her own. And as the girls start to fall in love, everything they're each trying to hide will find its way to the surface...whether Morgan is ready or not.

ISBN

9781338540574

Ostertag Molly

Publisher

Graphix

Publication Date

June 1, 2021

Binding

Paperback

Item Condition

New

Language

English

Ages

13-17

Pages

256

Keywords

Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag

What's better than a summer romance? Morgan lives on an island with her mom and brother, but dreams of the day when she can go far, far away. One night, she meets Keltie, who she believes is a figment of her imagination. When they meet again and Morgan realizes that Keltie is real, they spend every moment together! Little does Morgan know, Keltie is keeping a big secret from her. Will their love prevail?

Featured Book Three

Times I Knew I Was Gay by Eleanor Crewes

Eleanor has always felt different, and it took her a long time to realize why. She loved Willow and Tara from Buffy The Vampire Slayer, was always rather fond of female characters in media, and never had much interest in having a boyfriend. This graphic memoir is a beautiful reminder that not all coming out journeys look alike, but they are all valid experiences. It’s a great book to read if you want to reflect on your own journey, or if you want to hear another perspective!

Times I Knew I Was Gay

Title

Times I Knew I Was Gay

Price

$28.00

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"Evocative, authentic, and hilarious." --Tillie Walden, author of Spinning and On a Sunbeam

A charming, highly relatable graphic memoir that follows one young woman's adventures in coming out and coming of age.

Ellie always had questions about who she was and how she fit in. As a girl, she wore black, obsessed over Willow in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and found dating boys much more confusing than many of her friends did. As she grew older, so did her fears and a deep sense of unbelonging. From her first communion to her first girlfriend via a swathe of self-denial, awkward encounters, and everyday courage, Ellie tells her story through gorgeous illustrations--a fresh and funny self-portrait of a young woman becoming herself.

The Times I Knew I Was Gay reminds us that people sometimes come out not just once but again and again; that identity is not necessarily about falling in love with others, but about coming to terms with oneself. Full of vitality and humor, it will ring true for anyone who has taken the time to discover who they truly are.

SKU

9781982147105

Times I Knew I Was Gay

$28.00

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Description

"Evocative, authentic, and hilarious." --Tillie Walden, author of Spinning and On a Sunbeam

A charming, highly relatable graphic memoir that follows one young woman's adventures in coming out and coming of age.

Ellie always had questions about who she was and how she fit in. As a girl, she wore black, obsessed over Willow in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and found dating boys much more confusing than many of her friends did. As she grew older, so did her fears and a deep sense of unbelonging. From her first communion to her first girlfriend via a swathe of self-denial, awkward encounters, and everyday courage, Ellie tells her story through gorgeous illustrations--a fresh and funny self-portrait of a young woman becoming herself.

The Times I Knew I Was Gay reminds us that people sometimes come out not just once but again and again; that identity is not necessarily about falling in love with others, but about coming to terms with oneself. Full of vitality and humor, it will ring true for anyone who has taken the time to discover who they truly are.

Description

"Evocative, authentic, and hilarious." --Tillie Walden, author of Spinning and On a Sunbeam

A charming, highly relatable graphic memoir that follows one young woman's adventures in coming out and coming of age.

ISBN

9781982147105

Crewes Eleanor

Publisher

Scribner Book Company

Publication Date

October 1, 2020

Binding

Hardcover

Item Condition

New

Language

English

Pages

320

Keywords

Featured Book Four

Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich (a Graphic Novel)

Title

Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich (a Graphic Novel)

Price

$17.99

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER!

A New York Public Library Best Book of 2023 - Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2023 - YALSA 2024 Great Graphic Novel for Teens - An ALA Rainbow List Pick - 2024 ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

"A spectacular, feel-good, comfy romance." --Kirkus Reviews

A nobleman with a secret and a princess on a mission find love--and lots of grilled cheese sandwiches--when they least expect it, in this funny, heartfelt graphic novel rom-com.

Lady Camembert wants to live life on her own terms, without marriage. Well, without marrying a man, that is. But the law of the land is that women cannot inherit. So when her father passes away, she does the only thing she can: She disguises herself as a man and moves to the capital city of the Kingdom of Fromage to start over as Count Camembert.

But it's hard to keep a low profile when the beautiful Princess Brie, with her fierce activism and great sense of fashion, catches her attention. Camembert can't resist getting to know the princess, but as the two grow closer, will she able to keep her secret?

A romantic comedy about mistaken identity, true love, and lots of grilled cheese.

SKU

9780316538725

Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich (a Graphic Novel)

$17.99

Available In Store

Description

NATIONAL BESTSELLER!

"A spectacular, feel-good, comfy romance." --Kirkus Reviews

A nobleman with a secret and a princess on a mission find love--and lots of grilled cheese sandwiches--when they least expect it, in this funny, heartfelt graphic novel rom-com.

A romantic comedy about mistaken identity, true love, and lots of grilled cheese.

Description

NATIONAL BESTSELLER!

"A spectacular, feel-good, comfy romance." --Kirkus Reviews

A nobleman with a secret and a princess on a mission find love--and lots of grilled cheese sandwiches--when they least expect it, in this funny, heartfelt graphic novel rom-com.

A romantic comedy about mistaken identity, true love, and lots of grilled cheese.

ISBN

9780316538725

Deya Muniz

Publisher

Little, Brown Ink

Publication Date

May 9, 2023

Binding

Paperback

Item Condition

New

Language

English

Ages

8-12

Pages

256

Keywords

Juvenile Fiction | General

Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz

When Lady Camembert’s father passes, she must disguise herself as Lord Camembert in order to receive his inheritance. This means she must travel far away to not risk her true identity being discovered. In her new kingdom, she meets Brie, a beautiful princess dedicated to activism. Brie falls for Lord Camebert, but will she feel the same if she finds out her secret? This is a wonderful love story with characters inspired by the author and their wife!

Featured Book Five

Sunhead

Title

Sunhead

Price

$18.99

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In this queer coming-of-age teen graphic novel by breakout talent Alex Assan, high schooler Rotem feels herself growing apart from her friends in a million inexpressible ways. But an unexpected connection with another student makes her feel more herself than ever before. This incisive and stunningly gorgeous debut is perfect for fans of Bloom and Gender Queer.

Rotem is a Sunhead, a fan of the international smash hit Sunrise series of books and films. She's obsessed with the story's love interest, Edmund, and no one else gets it. But all that changes when she befriends Ayala, a shy classmate and avid book lover who's as swept away by the romance as she is. The two become fast friends, but as their deep connection grows stronger, Rotem starts to wonder: What exactly draws her to this story?

Alex Assan's debut, Sunhead, is an earnest coming-of-age graphic novel that explores how the stories we love help us understand our friendships, our relationships, and ourselves.

SKU

9780063113572

Sunhead

$18.99

Available In Store

Description

Alex Assan's debut, Sunhead, is an earnest coming-of-age graphic novel that explores how the stories we love help us understand our friendships, our relationships, and ourselves.

Description

Alex Assan's debut, Sunhead, is an earnest coming-of-age graphic novel that explores how the stories we love help us understand our friendships, our relationships, and ourselves.

ISBN

9780063113572

Alex Assan

Publisher

Harperalley

Publication Date

May 7, 2024

Binding

Paperback

Item Condition

New

Illustrator

Alex Assan

Language

English

Ages

14-0

Pages

256

Keywords

Sunhead by Alex Assan

I’m thoroughly convinced that this book was written about me; a queer girl obsessed with a vampire romance series? That’s me! Rotem, a high-school girl, feels as if she’s drifting away from her friend group. She meets Ayala, who is interested in learning more about the Sunrise series, Rotem’s favorite vampire romance books! As their friendship grows, Rotem begins to wonder exactly what draws her to the story and why she feels differently for Ayala.

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