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Rest in Peaches by Alex Brown Death in the Cards by Mia P. Manansala My Heart Underwater by Laurel Flores Fantauzzo Lovely Dark and Deep by Elisa A. Bonnin Chasing Pacquiao by Rod Pulido Bonus: These are all Young Adult, but for Middle Grade, check out Lulu Sinagtala and the CIty ofContinue Reading

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In the first installment of our conversation with Canadian photographer Chris Teel, we explore his early inspirations, his shift from corporate life into full-time creativity, and debut a curated selection of images from his extensive portfolio. For decades, long before conversations about body autonomy became mainstream, Chris has been quietlyContinue Reading

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Boxers NYC is back with its 2026 Bartender Calendar, and it’s raising the bar, literally. The latest edition fuses bold, intimate photography with the charisma of the bar’s bartenders, creating a calendar that’s both art and fundraising powerhouse. All proceeds benefit Out My Closet, a nonprofit providing essentials to unhousedContinue Reading

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One might think a drag version of a baroque oratorio with lyrics taken entirely from the King James Bible would be something out of a fever dream. But Creatine Price (the drag persona of opera singer Jordan Weatherston Pitts), recently pulled off “The Drag Messiah” for the second year inContinue Reading