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Titles that include Chinese in parentheses were originally written in Chinese. Note: Authors with Chinese characters in parentheses are Chinese or Taiwanese citizens (with the exception of Geling Yan, who is now an American citizen but wrote many of her books in Chinese). When I Grow Up I Want to Be a List of Further Possibilities

Let us know and we will update this list. We encourage you to uplift other LGBTQ voices that we may have missed. It’s crucial to recognize these queer voices, appreciate their intersectional experiences, and amplify LGBTQ love this month - and every month, moving forward.įinally, this list is long but not comprehensive. Whether you’ve studied Chinese queer culture like me or have never given it a thought, we expect you’ll find something on this list that will pique your interest. There are stories set in China’s ancient past and its dystopian future, engaging themes including immigration, racism, food, culture, and tradition.

And then there are emerging voices from the diaspora: California-raised K-Ming Chang, the poet Chen Chen, and science fiction writer Cormac Lin, to name just a few. Huang and New York Times bestseller Marjorie Liu. We feature critically acclaimed authors such as Hugo Award winner S.L. Others, such as Qiū Miàojīn’s 邱妙津 Notes of a Crocodile, continue to command a dedicated audience. There are classics, such as Crystal Boys, featuring a vivid depiction of one of Taiwan’s iconic gay hotspots. What only matters for us is that these books are worth your time. Some of these titles are considered mainstream, while others are cult favorites or niche.

We’ve included six genres - fiction/romance, short stories, science fiction, poetry, fantasy/magical realism, and graphic novels - but have excluded books written for educational purposes. Additionally, we made sure these works are available in English. We sought books that feature elements of Chinese culture and heritage, and which include queer themes. To curate this inclusive list, we sourced as many websites and book reviews as we could find.