Английская Википедия:Aiden Thomas

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox writerAiden Thomas is a Latino-American author of young adult novels, best known for the book Cemetery Boys which was a New York Times bestseller and won numerous awards, including best of the year recognition from the American Library Association,[1][2] Publishers Weekly,[3] Barnes and Noble,[4] NPR[5] and School Library Journal.[6]

Thomas is transgender and uses the he and they pronouns.[7] They advocate for diverse representation in media.[8]

Personal life

Thomas was born in Oakland, California, and received a MFA in creative writing from Mills College.[8] They live in Portland.[7]

Books

Cemetery Boys

Шаблон:Main Cemetery Boys was published on September 1, 2020, by Swoon Reads and tells the story of Yadriel, who is queer, transgender, Latino and a brujo. Unfortunately, his family does not recognize him as a man, which has serious effects on his abilities.

The book was named a best seller by the New York Times and IndieBound,[9] and received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly[10] and Booklist.[11]

Cemetery Boys has received the following accolades:

Lost in the Never Woods

Lost in the Never Woods was published on March 23, 2021, by Swoon Reads and is a retelling of Peter Pan. The book, as well as the audiobook, received a starred review from Booklist.[23]

The Sunbearer Trials

In November 2021, Thomas announced[24] the release of their next book, The Sunbearer Trials, a Mexican-inspired fantasy.[25] The book was published on September 6, 2022[25] by Feiwel & Friends.[26]

Just Max

In October 2021, Thomas announced[27] the acquisition of Just Max, a contemporary YA novel about a trans boy going to college and navigating all the new experiences that includes.[28] Release is set for Winter 2024.[29]

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External links

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