Sonia
Sonia
Sonia (she/her) is a young author from Washington DC. She is currently studying literary and cinematic arts at a local arts school. "musings of a dreamless slumber" and "what i want you to know / what you already do" are Sonia's first publications with Shout Mouse Press. She also has pieces published in the Skinny Poetry Nation, the Washington Jewish Week, and her high school's literary magazine "Riot". Sonia hopes that this anthology has provided you with some insight or comfort to carry with you, and the knowledge that you are never alone.
By the young writers of Shout Mouse Press
“…a balm for loneliness and validation amid an increasingly hostile political climate for LGBTQ+ Americans…” —Booklife
“Powerful, affirming, and important reading for young people and the adults in their lives.”—Kirkus Reviews
Amidst an increasingly fraught regime where assaults on queer and trans rights are leveraged for conservative political clout, the voices of queer youth are more important than ever. In this anthology, 28 DC-area writers aged 13-24 share their thoughts, feelings and vulnerability through poems, stories, comics, and art exploring love in all its forms. Running the gamut from self-love, to romance, and the love they show to their family, friends, and community, their work will resonate with readers of all ages. With authors representing varied sexualities and gender identities, as well as diverse ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds, this tender anthology offers hope and validation to queer young people and cultivates greater understanding in supportive allies. Foreword by award-winning YA author Malinda Lo.
This project was created in partnership with The DC Center for the LGBT Community, Sasha Bruce Youthwork, SMYAL, and Split This Rock.
ISBN: 9781950807833
Age: 12+
Page Count: 192
Published: 2025
