4 Banned Books Written by Queer and Black Authors You Don’t Want to Miss

Politicians and parents in support of book banning claim it is to protect children from harmful or mature themes. But what happens to those people of color and LGBTQ+ folks who see the impacts of racism and prejudice not as fiction, but instead as real, lived experiences? Their exclusion and the erasure of their history serves as a reminder of how powerful books can be. They have the power to change us, to alter the lenses we use to see the world and our privilege. Read more at YR Media.