Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

The people who fall under the ‘+’ part of LGBTQ+ are often forgotten, and as a result, people may struggle to find the word they need to describe a core part of who they are.

Jayar Brenner, Michigan State University

Even though there isn’t a transgender character until later on in the show, any trans person will be able to relate to the main character’s identity struggles.

Audrey Martin, Boston University

There are now more LGBTQ+ focused biopics, movies, TV shows and other forms of media, but it’s not LGBTQ+ actors who are telling these stories.

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

For some, figuring out how to tell the world who they are is a wonderful, liberating step, but it may not be the right choice for all.

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

Asexuality and aromanticism are seemingly impossible to find in mainstream pop culture, but what if we look beyond the labels?

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

Saeed Jones’ memoir is an honest and striking coming-of-age story about the Black queer experience and fighting to become yourself.

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

In attempts to combat the lack of diversity, writers from non-marginalized communities often miss the mark when writing about groups they don’t identify with.

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

This small publishing duo is making waves with their thoughtful reissues of out of print novels.

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

You better skate to it!

Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

For a sexuality supposedly based on intelligence, the idea has a lot of logical flaws.