Reviews tagging 'Transphobia'
This Is Our Rainbow: 16 Stories of Her, Him, Them, and Us by Katherine Locke, Nicole Melleby
9 reviews
jenny_librarian's review
4.0
Like all anthologies, there are some very good and some okay stories. Contrarily to some other queer anthologies, though, this one had a very good balance across the rainbow. There were many trans and nonbinary characters, and even ace rep (which is still pretty rare).
I especially loved Paper Planes and Balancing Acts. However I wasn't a fan of Stacy's Mom and Sylvie & Jenna.
I would've appreciated the rep in each story highlighted in the beginning, or just after the title.
I especially loved Paper Planes and Balancing Acts. However I wasn't a fan of Stacy's Mom and Sylvie & Jenna.
I would've appreciated the rep in each story highlighted in the beginning, or just after the title.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Transphobia and Sexism
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia
luminareads's review
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Transphobia
maple_dove's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
When the majority of characters are non-binary: 😌👍
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Misogyny, Racism, Slavery, Bullying, Homophobia, Sexism, and Transphobia
Moderate: Cultural appropriation and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcohol and Animal death
Misgendering (graphic)tetedump's review
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Racism, Transphobia, Animal death, and Homophobia
b_robinson's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I've never read an anthology, but now I'm lowkey desperate to read some more.
I absolutely loved the stories featured in this! The main thing that was so good about it was how the diversity was very intersectional. With a mix of genders, pronoun sets, religions, and races, it was amazing to explore the experiences of so many different identities.
Also some of the stories were SO CUTE.
I absolutely loved the stories featured in this! The main thing that was so good about it was how the diversity was very intersectional. With a mix of genders, pronoun sets, religions, and races, it was amazing to explore the experiences of so many different identities.
Also some of the stories were SO CUTE.
Content Warnings
Minor: Slavery, Bullying, Classism, Colonisation, Homophobia, Outing, and Transphobia
emmaward55's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This anthology boasts an incredible line up of authors and a riveting array of stories that never failed to capture less than my full attention. I loved all 16 tales and their many different takes on the central themes of queer identities and childhood.
Perhaps what stood out the most to me, beyond the sheer amount of variety in identities represented, was that each story was uplifting in its own way. Even the ones that dealt with harder topics, like bullying, coming out to unsupportive families, or the death of a pet, all ended on a hopeful (if not downright positive) note. This is vitally important for the target audience of queer and questioning middle grade readers. In a reality where Texan parents are being criminalised for supporting trans youth, in a world where being out can result in violent attacks, young people need to know that we get happy endings too.
I loved this anthology so much that I am desperately hoping for a sequel (do anthologies get sequels?!) with even more stories and even more characters living fulfilled and joyful lives. I know I'd pick it up in a heartbeat. Until then, you'll find me rereading all 16 stories.
TL;DR: Every school library needs this book!
Perhaps what stood out the most to me, beyond the sheer amount of variety in identities represented, was that each story was uplifting in its own way. Even the ones that dealt with harder topics, like bullying, coming out to unsupportive families, or the death of a pet, all ended on a hopeful (if not downright positive) note. This is vitally important for the target audience of queer and questioning middle grade readers. In a reality where Texan parents are being criminalised for supporting trans youth, in a world where being out can result in violent attacks, young people need to know that we get happy endings too.
I loved this anthology so much that I am desperately hoping for a sequel (do anthologies get sequels?!) with even more stories and even more characters living fulfilled and joyful lives. I know I'd pick it up in a heartbeat. Until then, you'll find me rereading all 16 stories.
TL;DR: Every school library needs this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Grief, Animal death, Bullying, Outing, Homophobia, and Transphobia
Minor: Child abuse, Murder, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
More info on: RacismSpoiler
one story about Black slaves who want to run awaySpoiler
the death happened some time before the story beginsSpoiler
one passing mention in one story, and the characters are no longer in dangerSpoiler
passing mention in one story, not a recent eventSpoiler
one story briefly mentions dead enemy soldiers strung up as a warningbetweentheshelves's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This was such a lovely collection of stories! There's something for everyone in here, from fantasy to poetry to illustrated stories. And all kinds of identities are represented! There were just some fun stories in here that would make fantastic books on their own, too.
My only qualm with short story collections, especially for younger audiences, is I don't know how many kids actually read them or are drawn to them. I think they're important and awesome, but I honestly think more adults read them than kids probably do. I could be wrong, but that's just my personal experience.
My only qualm with short story collections, especially for younger audiences, is I don't know how many kids actually read them or are drawn to them. I think they're important and awesome, but I honestly think more adults read them than kids probably do. I could be wrong, but that's just my personal experience.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, and Homophobia
Minor: Transphobia
booksthatburn's review
I didn’t realize this was MG when I started it. I wish I’d had this as a kid but it’s too young for me now.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death and Transphobia
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