"There must be room for the many young people who are invisible in literature and media"
A piece highlighting the importance of representation for young queer individuals and underrepresented families in literature, as captured in the nominated works for the Forever Young category.
"Here in the country, one grows up with an illusion that everyone has the same opportunities and that everyone can become what they want"
The article discusses the themes of youth and societal challenges as depicted in the nominated young adult novels.
Russia’s Leading Publisher Shutters Queer-Interest YA Imprint Months After ‘Extremism’ Arrests
Russia's largest book publisher, Eksmo, has closed its young-adult imprint Popcorn Books amid a crackdown on LGBTQ+ literature following arrests of its employees.
Sara Torres, writer: "As a woman, you learn to be frightened by the beauty of others"
Sara Torres, a prominent generational figure, emphasizes the vital reclamation of bodies from a queer identity perspective in her impactful debut novel 'Lo que hay.'
Mariano Blatt, a poet and editor of contemporary Argentina
Mariano Blatt is an Argentine poet and editor from Buenos Aires, known for his work in queer and independent literature, who recently expanded his publishing house after living in Madrid from 2020 to 2024.