Here’s a list of science fiction books by AANHPI authors to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month—across subgenres, tones, and themes. I'm pretty pissed that they absulutely destroyed the cultural Hawaiian representation in the new Lilo & Stitch, so let me console myself with some well written sci-fi from AANHPI authors. Whether you love space operas, dystopias, or speculative fiction, there’s something here for you:

Adult Sci-Fi

1. The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz
Annalee Newitz is an American science fiction author and journalist of mixed European and Asian descent—they are part Filipino, on their mother’s side. The Terraformers is a queer eco-sci-fi epic about terraforming planets, corporate greed, and resistance—featuring sentient animals and poop-transport drones. This is on my shelf and I'm picking it up...right now. IF I SAY IT OUT LOUD I WILL DO IT. (I hope)

2. The Red (The Red Trilogy, Book 1) by Linda Nagata
Linda Nagata is a Native Hawaiian author who writes military science fiction with sharp social commentary. The Red features a soldier linked to a mysterious, possibly sentient AI-like force known only as “the Red.” If you liked the movie Edge of Tomorrow, this is for you.

3. The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories by Ken Liu
Liu is a master of speculative short fiction. This collection blends Chinese folklore, AI, historical fiction, and heartache.

4. The Vanished Birds by Simon Jimenez
A lyrical space opera with found family, time dilation, and a beautiful queer romance. I almost never see this one talked about, but it popped up when I was making this list, so I grabbed it on Libro.fm.

5. Flux by Jinwoo Chong
Cyberpunk meets corporate dystopia and glitching timelines. Flux follows Bo, a Korean American man who, after a traumatic incident, is recruited by a shady tech company that’s developing a mysterious device capable of manipulating time. Think Black Mirror crossed with Mr. Robot, but with Asian American identity and grief at its core.

YA Sci-Fi

6. Want by Cindy Pon
Set in a futuristic, smog-choked Taipei where the wealthy live in domes and the poor suffer. A techno-thriller with class warfare and body horror perfect for fans of Gattaca.

7. The Infinity Courts by Akemi Dawn Bowman
A Japanese American teen dies and wakes up in a sci-fi afterlife ruled by an AI tyrant. It's a little bit Selection and a lot Ex Machina. The end of the second book made me absolutely SALIVATE for the third.

8. Steelstriker duology by Marie Lu
Dystopian action with elite soldiers, tech-enhanced powers, and commentary on nationalism and loyalty. Marie Lu, born in China, brings it big with the worldbuilding. And I've read just about everything by Marie Lu, she can't miss.

TLDR - Short Stories

9. Exhalation by Ted Chiang
While Chiang is best known for Arrival (originally “Story of Your Life”), this collection explores time travel, digital consciousness, and ethics of free will. Big brain but big heart too.

10. Linghun by Ai Jiang
A speculative horror novella about grief and ghosts in a dystopian housing market. Scarlett Court is home to a disturbing real estate trend: grieving families rent homes where their loved ones died, hoping their ghosts will return. These homes are wildly unaffordable, but people pay anyway—sinking into debt, madness, or obsession. Jiang is Chinese Canadian and her work hits hard with class and cultural themes.

What else would you recommend?

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May 31


The government is attempting to defund our libraries. What actions can you take?

The Republican administration wants to defund our museums and libraries. Oppressive regimes like Nazi Germany, the USSR, and even the Babylonians and the Romans during their conquests understood that controlling access to information was key to controlling the population. One of their first acts was to ban and burn books, shut down independent libraries, and replace museum exhibits with propaganda. Free public libraries and museums are the opposite of that—they ensure that knowledge, culture, and truth remain accessible to everyone, not just the powerful. Defunding them opens the door to censorship, revisionist history, and the silencing of marginalized voices. And if you don't care about that, why are you here? You're a book nerd, this directly affects you!

Here's the list, all are quick and easy!

  1. Sign all of the petitions on the American Library Association's website
    https://action.everylibrary.org/petitions

  2. Judges blocked Trump's defunding of the IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) for this year, but what about 2026? Ask Congress to fund the IMLS in 2026:
    https://www.ala.org/advocacy/fund-libraries

  3. Find your attorney general and ask them to join the IMLS lawsuit.
    https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/
    Here's a quick template:
    Subject: Request to Join Lawsuit Defending the Independence of IMLS

    Dear Attorney General [Last Name],

    I am writing as a concerned resident of [Your City], [Your State] to urge your office to join the federal lawsuit defending the independence and apolitical mission of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

    The recent attempts to politicize IMLS funding threaten not only libraries and museums nationwide, but also our First Amendment rights and the free flow of information in our communities. Our public libraries serve as safe havens for learning, exploration, and equal access. Undermining their funding for political reasons puts all of that at risk.

    Several states have already taken action to challenge this dangerous overreach. I call on you to join them in protecting both the integrity of IMLS and the educational and cultural resources that we rely on every day.

    Thank you for your service to our state and for considering this request.

    Sincerely,
    [Your Full Name]
    [Your City], [Your State]

  4. Download the 5 Calls app. You input your zip code, pick a cause you care about (in this case public libraries,) and it provides you a link to call your representative and a script to read. It's super easy and calling your reps is proven to be more effective than emailing!
    https://5calls.org/

  5. If you haven't already, go get a library card. If you don't have access to drive to your local library, call them! Librarians are basically magicians, if there's a will, there's a way! And then use it to log into Libby or Hoopla. Remember lots of libraries have access to audio apps too! Make sure to USE the library card. Right now summer reading programs are starting, and my library even has one for adults!!! Here's a hierarchy of how and why I decide to get my books:

    1. Is the author independent? Buy the book. Like it? Request the library carry it.

    2. Have I never read the author? Library

    3. Is it a book I'll probably only read once? Library

    4. Audiobook? I always check the library app FIRST

    5. Think more people should read it? LIBRARY!

    6. Is it for my kids? Library


      Thanks for supporting reading. Sure, some of us have home libraries and adult money—but the mark of an advanced society is that it protects access for those who don’t. If that’s not you, cool. Be civilized anyway and stand up for their rights.


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May 16


Harper Muse sent these to me and they are such pretty classics editions. While I don't think they limited the printing enough for these to become truly collectible, they are absolutely stunning editions to have on the shelf, and are sturdy enough for regular reading. There are books you collect to look at but DON'T TOUCH!, and those you collect to actually read, and these are the latter.

Spring 2022 Collection

Released May 24, 2022

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 978-1401604110

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 978-1401603915

The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle 978-1401603977

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 978-1401603908

Fall 2022 Collection

Released November 8, 2022

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott 978-0785294801

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë 978-0785294788

The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie 978-0785294740

Persuasion by Jane Austen 978-0785294771

Summer 2023 Collection

Released July 4, 2023

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 978-1400336166

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett 978-1400336159

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott 978-0785294801

Winnie-the-Pooh and Other Delightful Stories by A.A. Milne 978-1400336135

Paperbacks with Sprayed Edges

Released March 18, 2025

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 978-1400346578

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott 978-1400346592

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 978-1400346561

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë 978-1400346523

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May 13


Before you scroll past thinking this is one of those “sorry I haven’t posted” guilt-trip TikToks—pause. It’s not that. I promise. (Unless you are mad at me… in which case… 😅 okay valid.)

Here’s the deal: my serotonin has gone poof. My social feed is 97% longform political doomsday content and the rest is Aaron Parnas saying “BREAKING NEWS” in a deceptively calm voice about things that should be behind a trigger warning but are actually just real life. I didn’t take a break from caring (still calling my reps, still donating, still fighting), but I did take a break from trying to make content when everything feels like it's on fire.

But here’s what I did do:
I read. A lot.
And not just for escapism—but for truth. For clarity. For change.

Because once you’ve read enough “hot fae assassin” fantasy and "funny AI ship" sci-fi, you start craving stories that say something. Books that don’t just entertain, but provoke. That make you stop, whisper “holy sh*t,” and stare at the ceiling for an hour, but you know, in a good way.

So below, I’ve paired fiction and nonfiction reads by theme—books I kept on my shelves, because I want my kids to read them one day and feel their brains light up like mine did. Read one, read both, read what works for your style.

Let’s go.

  • SYSTEMIC RACISM

    • Fiction

      • Legendborn by Tracy Deonn, an Arthurian YA fantasy that has those magic school vibes, and taught me what microagressions FEEL like. But you've probably already read that so I'll also recommend

      • Blood at the Root by LaDarrion Williams, a book about a 17 year old child who finds his roots after removing himself and his brother from abusive foster parents. This tells of an organization of magical black people who have remained cloistered to keep safe, and very much has those Wakanda vibes.

    • Non-Fiction

      • Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates, written in the format of a letter to his son, Coates speaks in gorgeous prose about what it's like to be a black man in America. This book didn't tell me anything I didn't already know, but it connected those things with these little electric sentences that made me FEEL the neurons in my brain connect and go "PING" like a little light bulb. Coates is a genius of our generation.

      • Letter from Birmingham Jail by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I know, seems obvious, but I don't see people talking about it much. He's writing to people who disagree with his methods, speaking of his willingness to sit in a jail cell to forward civil rights. Only 54 pages. Required reading. Especially for white folks who quote MLK without context.

  • IMMIGRATION

    • Fiction

      • Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz is a sci-fi book about robots trying to start their own noodle shop. It tells a story of a post civil war California where robots have been given rights, but only some, only the ones that benefit capitalism. And it shows how different people react to them having those few rights. It's a beautiful story about creating your own community after you've lost everything.

    • Non-Fiction

      • They Called Us Enemy by George Takei is a graphic novel memoir of Takei's firsthand account of the detention centers Roosevelt imprisoned Japanese Americans in in 1942. I plan to read this and discuss it with my kids this summer.

  • COLONIZATION

    • Fiction

      • Cry, Voidbringer by Elaine Ho is a story of oppression from 2 POV's, one is a little girl who has been kidnapped into slavery, and the other is an older character who has been working her way up the ranks to the side of the queen, and tries to fight oppression from within a broken system.

      • This Place: 150 Years Retold is an indigenous graphic novel anthology of dystopian stories about surviving a post-apocalyptic world since Contact. It comes with an accompanying teacher guide with lesson plans, so this one is another I plan to read and study with my kids this summer.

    • NonFiction

      • Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States: A Graphic Interpretation by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz is, well, what it says it is. I've never been a huge nonfic fan so graphic novels are a great way for me to get some nonfic reading in. This is a book you need on your shelf!

  • LGBTQIA+ EXPERIENCE

    • Fiction

      • No Gods, No Monsters by Cadwell Turnbull is a sci-fi/fantasy X-men type story about the coming out of monsters (vampires, werewolves, etc,) the world's reaction, and the monsters fight for human rights. It's multi-POV that works because you get to see so many perspectives. I cannot WAIT for my hold to come in from Libby for the sequel.

      • Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White is a dystopian horror about a group of fanatic Christians causing the apocalypse to bring about the second coming of Christ. And their chosen is of course a closeted gay kid. I'm not a body horror person, but this book is INSANELY good and my preteen who loves horror is going to freaking love it when he finally gets off his Fortnite and reads it.

    • Nonfiction

      • A Little Queer Natural History by Josh L. Davis discusses biodiversity in nature and is essentially an entire book in response to the "male and female is basic biology" argument we sometimes hear from people with absolutely zero knowledge in the subject of biology. I love reading books that are a middle finger to bigots.

      • Before We Were Trans: A New History of Gender by Kit Heyam chronicles expressions of trans experience that are often left out of the historical record. Trans people exist and HAVE existed for all of human history, and it's important to acknowledge that.

  • PRISON ABOLITION (a note: this may be a controversial topic for many, but I truly think that if people truly understood the prison abolition movement's goals, they would agree with them, and I think that if we solved this issue, many many other social issues would be solved as a result. If you don't agree, I beg you to read these books.)

    • Fiction

      • Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, I know, I know, I won't shut up about this one, but it's for good reason! Everyone is off reading Silver Elite because of it's purported (but I have on good authority unfounded) Hunger Games vibes, when Chain-Gang All-Stars has been published since 2023! Take prisons and make them privatized. Someone gets a brilliant idea to put it on reality TV (it's already been done, see 60 Days In) and make them fight each other to the death for sport. That's this book.

    • Nonfiction

      • Abolitionist Intimacies by El Jones is written like an anthology, but by one person. Jones has been an advocate for years and tells the stories of people whom society has taken away their voice, taken away their humanity. This book doesn't discuss how to solve the problem, but I recommend starting here because to solve the problem, you first need to see prisoners as full human beings, and while you may think you already do, this will show you that no, you don't.

  • DISABILITY

    • Fiction

      • Cinder by Marissa Meyer was assigned to my 7th grader for summer reading, so we listened to it together, and WOW! How did I sleep on this one? Cinder is a cyborg, a human who has had parts replaced and is considered now to be less than human because of it, including all of her rights being directed by her guardian, her stepmother. Not only did we get to discuss how society treats disabled people as less deserving of human rights, but we also got to see the Lunars, moon dwelling people who their society is hugely biased against, a great metaphor for xenophobia and racism. So many good topics in this book to discuss with your younger reader while still getting to enjoy a hella good book.

    • Nonfiction

      • Grievers by adrienne marie brown is admittedly not quite nonfiction, but adrienne marie brown is a nonfiction writer who delved into dystopian literature to further our understanding of the pandemic and how it affected and will continue to affect the world. It delves into the socioeconomics and inherent racism of the pandemic in such an insightful way. It has a sequel, thank adreinne, because the first one destroyed me.

For other recommendations sorted by social justice topic I highly recommend going to https://www.akpress.org/books.html an independent publishing house that specializes in radical books.

What other subjects would you like recommendations for? Feel free to leave me some recs in the comments too! I love a good read that cracks a brain open. Let’s build a shelf full of them.

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May 13


Free Books, Ethically
Because pirating hurts indie authors, but reading shouldn’t cost you your rent.

Book pirating is a real and growing issue, especially for indie authors who rely on every sale to keep creating. I'm not diving deep into the ethics debate today (we've all seen the takes), but I believe in access and in protecting the folks who make the stories we love.

So, I built this page to share legit, ethical ways to get free or deeply discounted books. If you’ve got more resources, drop them in the comments—I’d love to keep this list growing!

Ethical Free Book Resources

  • Simon Teen Free Reads
    Monthly free YA ebooks from the publisher.
    rivetedlit.com – Free Reads

  • Brooklyn Public Library’s Books Unbanned (Teens 13–21)
    Free nationwide eCards for full digital access.
    → Email: BooksUnbanned@bklynlibrary.org
    → Instagram: @bklynfuture

  • Tor’s Newsletters & Book Club
    Free short fiction + free book of the month (sci-fi/fantasy).
    Tor Newsletter
    Tor eBook Club

  • Open Road Media Hidden Deals
    openroadmedia.com

  • Early Bird Books
    Free ebook with signup, plus referral bonuses.
    earlybirdbooks.com

  • Amazon Free Kindle Books
    Sort by “Price: Low to High.” No Kindle Unlimited required. Some indie authors only have access to publishing through KU, so if you've divested from Amazon EXCEPT for KU, it's ok. There's no ethical consumption in capitalism, and you can feel good about supporting marginalized authors, even if it's on the zon.
    Browse Free Kindle Titles

  • Libby & Hoopla
    Free library-connected apps for ebooks and audiobooks.
    → You just need a library card. If you don't have a library card and have no way to physically get to the library to get one, call them. Librarians are basically magicians, and they will find a way!

  • Libraries With Non-Resident Access
    Some allow online sign-up even if you don’t live nearby.
    List of Libraries

  • Little Free Libraries
    Borrow books near you or start your own.
    LFL Map

  • Internet Archive & Open Library
    Thousands of free digital books, classic and contemporary.
    archive.org
    openlibrary.org

  • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
    Free books mailed to children under 5.
    imaginationlibrary.com

  • Free Audiobooks
    A bit rarer, but I’ve got a separate post just for them. Stay tuned.

  • ARC for Review
    Message publishers or authors and offer an honest review. Reviews = sales.
    → Especially great if you’re active in book circles on social media, or run a book club.

  • NetGalley etc
    Advance reader copies before release. Score improves with consistent reviews.
    netgalley.com

    → Another good site for reviewers is https://reedsy.com/

  • Book Swaps & BST Groups
    Search for Buy/Sell/Trade groups on Facebook—tons of friendly swappers.

  • YouTube Read-Alongs
    Some libraries read books chapter-by-chapter on YouTube—free and public.

  • Goodreads Free eBook Shelves
    Sort by genre and find contemporary free reads.
    → Just search “free ebooks” on Goodreads

  • Fan Platforms
    WattPad, FanFiction.net, AO3 and BookRix are treasure troves of free fiction.


Reading should be accessible.
And protecting authors is part of that. Let’s build a world where stories are accessible, not stolen to survive.

Got more free and ethical book resources? Drop them below and help this list grow.

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Apr 23


There’s a certain exhaustion that comes with standing up for what’s right, isn’t there? A bone-deep kind of tiredness that creeps in after watching the world cycle through so much pain and suffering, and seeing systems that profit from that suffering. That’s where I am right now. We’re all living through a time of unimaginable hurt—particularly for the people of Gaza, who are experiencing a genocide that continues to be funded, supported, and justified by companies and corporations we engage with every single day.

I’m tired. But I’m not giving up. I’ve made the decision to close my Wix website on May 8, 2025, to divest from companies that contribute to the funding of this violence. This isn’t just about “politics” or “global issues” from a detached point of view. This is about humanity, and whether we can stand on the right side of history when genocide is happening right now. For me, that means refusing to profit from or support companies that enable this injustice.


Why Now? The Exhaustion of Watching a Broken System

Right now, the state of the world feels suffocating. Every headline, every news report, every heartbreaking image feels like a weight on my chest. Yet, there’s a larger, quiet terror—the complicit apathy, the lack of accountability. That terror is what exhausts me the most: people going about their business, ignoring the bloodshed they’re indirectly funding internationally, ignoring their rights being stripped away domestically. And here’s the thing—I can’t keep contributing to that. I can’t stay silent in a world that’s so clearly broken.

So, I’m divesting. The initial energy required to divest from these companies can sometimes be intense. It takes effort. It’s uncomfortable. But the truth is—everything after that is easy. I've spent years building my website and it is a product of love and attention. When I learned that Wix was on the BDS list I immediately emailed them to see what their response would be. And what did I get back? Crickets. But I'd already paid for the 2 year plan, so I had some time to begin duplicating everything I'd built off site. And May 8th is my renewal date. I'm working on drafting a letter to send them upon cancellation. But my content, my mission, and my voice will all continue through Bindery, a platform that supports the values I believe in, free from the corporations that support genocide. From this point forward, I’m giving my full energy to causes that matter, to organizations that stand for justice, and to platforms that align with my principles.


The Difference Between Anti-Semitism and Divestment from Genocide

If you're new here, there’s an important distinction I want to make clear: Divesting from genocide is not the same as being anti-Semitic. We are all familiar with the vicious cycle of blaming entire groups for the actions of a few. And while I wholeheartedly support the Jewish community and their right to exist safely, I also stand firm in saying that no people, no group, should be allowed to commit genocide without consequence.

There’s a line that has been blurred by the rhetoric of the powerful. Divestment is not a hate-filled protest against one religion or group—it is a stand for human rights and dignity, no matter who you are or where you come from. The Israeli government’s actions in Gaza have left a devastating trail of destruction, and it’s up to the rest of the world to not only speak out but to act. Divesting from the companies that support these actions is one of the most impactful steps we can take.


All My Content is Moving to Bindery

As of May 8, 2025, all of my content will be fully moved to Bindery. This includes blog posts, social media content, resources, and even the printables that used to cost you $1.50 each. All of that? Free. That’s right. For anyone who subscribes to any paid tier, I’ll be offering all my past and future printables.

This move to Bindery isn’t just a practical step; it’s a statement. A statement that says, “I am no longer willing to support systems that perpetuate harm, and neither should you.” If you’ve ever supported my work, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. It means the world to me. I hope you’ll continue this journey with me, and I hope this decision resonates with you as much as it does with me.


Encouraging Others to Divest

Divestment may seem like a small act, but it is powerful. The more of us who make the conscious decision to pull away from companies that support genocide, the stronger we become. If you’ve ever been on the fence about taking action, now is the time. It can be exhausting, yes. But you know what's more exhausting? Oppression. We can all divest—from profit-driven platforms, from companies that contribute to violence, from systems that benefit off the backs of the oppressed.

Start small. Start by looking at where your money goes and what it supports. And remember—every time you make a choice to divest, it sends a message. This is about standing with those who are suffering, with those who are facing oppression and violence every single day.


This is my stand. And it’s one I’m proud to take, no matter how tiring it is. The initial move takes energy, but the long-term action is easy. I’m ready to put my spoons into what matters. I hope you will join me in making this divestment a widespread movement, one that says: we are not complicit. We will no longer turn a blind eye.

So, here it is: I’m closing my Wix website on May 8, 2025. From then on, you can find me on Bindery, pushing forward, supporting marginalized communities, and doing my part in the fight for justice. Let’s stand together, let’s divest from genocide, and let’s create a world where humanity is the focus, not profit.

Stay strong, stay engaged, and as always, FUCK Nazis, and FUCK genocide.

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Apr 21


As I lay here in bed, cozy with my family all tucked into their warm beds, my mind can't help but drift to the trans kids who aren’t as lucky. Whether they’re stuck under the roof of unsafe people, trapped in a family that won't accept them, living on the streets, in a country hell-bent on demonizing them—these kids aren’t safe. They’re not warm, they’re not happy, and that just devastates me.

Earlier today, I posted a video with one book for the Trans Rights Readathon because, frankly, I don’t have the spoons to get into it with all the trolls and bigots on these apps. Instagram’s a dumpster fire, TikTok’s gone through more transformations than a changeling, and let’s be real—the thing that was supposed to be a safe space for millions is now quietly shifting gears to help the billionaires. But tonight, as I lie awake thinking about my trans neighbors, I know I have to dig deeper. I must find the spoons, even if they’re buried under the weight of it all. Because here’s the thing: this is how it always starts. Nazis didn’t just go after Jews—they came for trans, gay, and disabled people first.

I’m terrified. Not just for trans people, but for all of us. The thing that terrifies me most isn’t just the rise of hate, but the silence from people who won’t stand up until it directly affects them. By the time it does, it’s already too late. That’s the road to ruin, and I refuse to walk it.

So, I’m vowing right now to find the spoons. To dig deeper. To fight tooth and nail, because, quite frankly, this is the only thing that matters now. Not my survival—but everyone’s survival.


Fighting the Good Fight: The Trans Rights Readathon

And in that spirit, I’m throwing my full weight behind the Trans Rights Readathon. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s an annual call to action for readers to uplift books written by or about trans, nonbinary, 2Spirit, and gender-nonconforming authors and characters, in honor of Trans Day of Visibility on March 31st. From March 21 onward, the goal is to read, amplify, and, of course, raise funds for causes that support the trans community. This year, I’m aiming to raise $400–$500 for Point of Pride, an amazing organization that provides financial support for trans folks in need of health and wellness care.

If you want to join me in this mission, subscribe to any of my paid tiers this month, and all of my proceeds will go directly to Point of Pride. After this month, you can drop back down to the free tier—I get it, times are tough right now.


Privilege, Self-Care, and the Fight for Marginalized Voices

I want to take a moment to acknowledge my privilege. I’ve got a job that feeds my family comfortably, and trust me, I don’t take it for granted. (And let’s be real, this job is thanks to DEI initiatives—yep, white women benefit from affirmative action the MOST.) This platform, though, this is my side gig. My hobby. My self-care. It’s where I can channel all the rage and frustration and do something to push back against the hate machine. Everything I make from this goes right back into promoting marginalized authors. Sometimes that’s buying books by marginalized authors to read and review, and sometimes it’s donations to other Bindery creators like @michael.laborn and @fromthemixedupdesk. One day, I hope to fund a marginalized sci-fi author’s audiobook or help with marketing costs. This month? It’s going to Point of Pride.


The Fight for Independent Bookstores and More

As an extra incentive to subscribe this month, EVERY subscriber, both paid and free, will be entered into a giveaway for a $50 gift card to Bookshop.org, an online bookstore that supports independent booksellers—the true rebels fighting for their lives against the Amazon empire. If you’re not down with the corporate machine, this is where you want your book money to go. (Or if you're an audio nerd like me, Libro.fm is a great resource!)


Read for Trans Rights, Read for All of Us

Trans people are people. It’s as simple as that. If you’re not reading books by trans, queer, disabled, Black, Brown, and Indigenous authors and featuring those characters all year long, what the hell are you doing? Reading about people who aren’t like you expands your world. It helps you see things from their perspective, helps you walk a mile in their shoes. And guess what? That’s the real reason people want to ban these books. They can’t stand it when we normalize the humanity of trans, queer, and marginalized folks. They need us to stay divided, to dehumanize, and they need it to feel powerful. And they need to convince you that queer people aren’t real people so they can justify their bigotry. Because the billionaires are making them feel powerless and those billionaires know it - so they create media to point the hate of the weak minded at the marginalized.

But we see through it. We know better. So read, keep reading, and lift up these voices. We’re not just reading for the plot—we’re reading for justice. We’re reading to smash the system that thrives on hate.

As always: FUCK NAZIS, fight the system, and be the revolution. Read books by trans authors, with trans characters. Keep pushing back against the machine. This is our fight, and we’re not backing down.

K thanks, byeeee. ✌️

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