A review by badger
Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide for LGBTQIA+ Teens on the Spectrum by Erin Ekins

informative medium-paced

4.0

The book I wish I'd had growing up as an autistic lesbian. Whilst I'm no longer the target demographic of the book, as it is clearly stated to be written for teenagers, I still found the book informative and interesting. This is more a book about queer identity than autistic identity explicitly, but all topics are framed from an autistic viewpoint, which is very rare for queer nonfiction. I've seen people complain about the repetition of sources and guidance in the book - I listened to the audiobook so definitely noticed the repition - but I think those complaints are missing the point; this book is not necessarily intended to be read cover-to-cover but as a reference guide for teenagers to pick out aspects most relevant to their identity and needs. 

A very enjoyable read, and one I'd highly recommend to autistic young people navigating their queer identity. Whilst I personally didn't learn much that I didn't previously know, this book would act as a gold mine of useful and accessible information for many.