Love, Simon

"Love, Simon" is a poignant and funny young adult novel about Simon Spier, a closeted gay high school student. Simon finds solace and connection in an anonymous online relationship with another gay classmate, "Blue." However, his secret life is threatened when his emails fall into the wrong hands, leading to blackmail and the terrifying possibility of being outed. The story beautifully explores themes of self-discovery, the complexities of friendship, family acceptance, and the courage it takes to be authentic. It's a significant book for its positive representation of a gay teenage romance and its relatable portrayal of the anxieties and joys of first love and coming out.

Straight people should have to come out too. And the more awkward it is, the better. Simon Spier is sixteen and trying to work out who he is - and what he's looking for. But when one of his emails to the very distracting Blue falls into the wrong hands, things get all kinds of complicated. Because, for Simon, falling for Blue is a big deal . . . It's a holy freaking huge awesome deal.