The appearance of gay, bisexual, nonbinary, questioning, and other queer characters not only helps more readers see themselves in books but also offers more unique stories to the amazing expanse of literature in the world. Pride Month is a time when many readers intentionally gravitate towards novels written by LGBTQ authors and featuring queer characters, but this representation matters all year long. By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from InsiderĪs well as other partner offers and accept our