La BastardaA teenage orphans quest of self discovery in Equitorial Guinea, and a "unique contribution to LGBTQ literature" (Kirkus Reviews). Though I live a world away from Equatorial Guinea, I saw so much of myself in Okomo: a tomboy itching to be free and to escape societys rigged game. I cheered her on with every page, and wishedfor myself and all girlsfor the bravery to create our own world. Maggie Thrash, author of Honor Girl The first novel by an

who remains

TASCHEN introduced the world to the masterful art of Touko Laaksonen with The Art of Pleasure

Walker places her own experiences within the larger context of the pressing and underdiscussed aspects of contemporary American womanhood that make up daily life

and subcultures

climb mountains

Inon Sani (Peru)

As gay culture is always evolving and different for everyone

a sensitive teen

a book of expert advice on beauty

as well as providing helpful lists and maps

preferring

and folklore