Books like Meg & Linus by Hanna Nowinski
Meg and Linus are inseparable best friends who find humor and support in the everyday challenges of high school. Together they juggle drama club rehearsals, school drama, and their mutual passion for Star Trek. As they grow older, both girls confront the realities of their sexual identities, learning to embrace themselves and each other in a world that often feels uncertain.
The story captures the highs and lows of adolescence, the importance of friendship, and the courage required to step into the light as openly gay teens.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Hanna Nowinski
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