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"Written by a group of queer adults, and featuring testimony from young LGBTQ+ Christians, 'Queerfully and Wonderfully Made' looks to educate young queer people of faith and to help them stay safe, healthy, and secure"--Provided by publisher.

"Conflicted about leaving Germany, Max is in awe of his new "home" - here, the heat is thick, the food is grossly delicious, and football and religion-seemingly intertwined-permeate everything. While his parents don't know what to make of an American South pining for the "good ol' days," or the people who live there, shy Max thrives-he makes the football team, goes to church for the first time, and even makes friends. When Max meets Pan in Chemistry class, they embark on a quixotic, strange, and consuming relationship. They tell each other their secrets; Max tells Pan about his witchy powers, Pan tells Max about the snake poison initiations of a local church. But the boys aren't sure whose secrets are darker, or what is more frightening -their true selves, or staying true in an intolerant Alabama"--Provided by publisher.

"Fleeing to Rome in the wake of coming out to his Muslim family, a failed relationship, and blackmail, eighteen-year-old Amir Azadi embarks on a more authentic life with new friends and dates in the Sistine Chapel before an encounter with a U.S. Customs officer places his hard-won freedom at risk"--OCLC.

". . . for pastors, youth workers, church leaders, educators, and other adults in Christian settings, the book provides answers to the . . . questions about sexuality, gender, mental health, safe sex, and more. Written by a team of LGBTQ+ adults, Welcoming and Affirming features first-hand, personal testimonials from queer young adults who have experienced the joys and hardships of being queer and Christian"--Provided by publisher.

"Brian has always been anxious, whether at home, or in class, or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed in foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn't know if things will ever be 'normal' again... Ezra's always been popular. He's friends with most of the kids on his basketball team--even Brian, who usually keeps to himself. But now, some of his friends have been acting differently, and Brian seems to be pulling away. Ezra wants to help, but he worries if he's too nice to Brian, his friends will realize that he has a crush on him... But when Brian and his brother run away, Ezra has no choice but to take the leap and reach out. Both boys have to decide if they're willing to risk sharing parts of themselves they'd rather hide. But if they can be brave, they might just find the best in themselves--and each other"--Provided by the publisher.

One day in class, shy Charlie Spring sits by ruby player Nick Nelson. A friendship follows, and Charlie develops feelings for Nick, which makes him sad--he is sure he will never have a chance. What he doesn't know is that Nick is questioning his own feelings.

"Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. All his life, he's navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican--but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough. As he gets older, Michael's coming out is only the start of learning who he is and where he fits in. When he discovers the Drag Society, he finally finds where he belongs--and the Black Flamingo is born"--Provided by publisher.

Best friends Nick and Charlie share a spontaneous kiss one day and their relationship changes. Charlie thinks he has made a horrible mistake and ended their friendship, but Nick is not sure what he thinks or feels. Love may find a way between the two yet.

Best friends Kate Garfield and Anderson Walker share a love of theater and crushes on the same guys, but when one of their long-distance crushes shows up at their school, real feelings might end their friendship.

Gay teenager Charlie is asked to join the queer prom committee, and he does, seeing it as a way to get closer to new gay guy Andre and maybe ask him to prom. However, the rich Chad is also competing for Andre. Charlie and his friend Luis come up with a plan to pretend to be Andre's secret admirer, then at the last moment Charlie will reveal himself in a spectacular "promposal.".