Date Me, Bryson Keller

by Kevin van Whye

It’s like there’s a list of things I’m meant to be, and if I’m not, then I’m not authentic enough.

“Coming out of the Closet: Some Resources to Aid the Process” (huffpost.com/​entry/​coming-out-resources_n_4085658). James Nichols and the rest of the team at Huffpost Queer Voices wrote this wonderful article and compiled numerous resources not only for LGBTQ+ youth but also for parents and allies.

I hope this book can inspire another writer to tell their story—to write their response. We must continue to push forward, to demand that our stories be told with authenticity and care. The readers of the world deserve it. Children growing up deserve to see themselves as heroes, whether slaying dragons, saving the world, or simply falling in love.