David Sedaris’ First Children’s Book Pretty Ugly to be Published Next February
David Sedaris is publishing his first children’s book, a collaboration with Olivia creator Ian Falconer. The concept for the book Pretty Ugly began 20 years ago and was finished shortly before Falconer died in March. The book explores the age-old question of what makes someone pretty and what makes someone ugly. It will be published on February 27, 2024, from Toon Books, an imprint of Astra Publishing House.
Sarah Jessica Parker Joins Elysha Chang on Good Morning America to Discuss New Book
Elysha Chang’s A Quitter’s Paradise is the first book to be published by Sarah Jessica Parker’s imprint SJP Lit, and the duo stopped by Good Morning America to discuss Chang’s new book. A Quitter’s Paradise is Chang’s debut novel. It published on June 6 and is now available in bookstores everywhere.
Lambda Lit Announces Jaquira Díaz as the 2023 Winner of the Jeanne Córdova Prize for Lesbian/Queer Nonfiction
Lambda Literary has announced Jaquira Díaz as the winner of the Jeanne Córdova Prize for Lesbian/Queer Nonfiction. Díaz is the author of Ordinary Girls: A Memoir. The award, which goes to a writer “committed to nonfiction work that captures the depth and complexity of lesbian/queer life, culture, and/or history,” was established in 2018. It includes a cash prize of $2,500. This year’s prize was judged by Sarah Schulman and Lynn Ballen.
The First Lines of These Queer Books Will Make You Want to Read Them ASAP
Sometimes all it takes is a compelling first line to draw you into a book. Consider these first lines of queer books with THAT magic.