All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages

This anthology presents a rich collection of stories featuring queer teens throughout history, showcasing love, identity, and diverse experiences in All Out.

In All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages, readers embark on a captivating journey through time and various genres, exploring the lives and loves of queer teens. This anthology features the creative talents of seventeen young adult authors from across the queer spectrum, each contributing beautifully crafted stories that showcase diverse historical fiction for young adults. These narratives highlight the rich tapestry of queer experiences, often overlooked in traditional historical accounts.

The collection includes a wide range of tales, such as a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood set against the backdrop of war-torn 1870s Mexico, where a transgender soldier emerges as a hero. Other stories delve into the emotional journey of two girls falling in love while grappling with the loss of Kurt Cobain, and a narrative of forbidden love within the confines of a sixteenth-century Spanish convent. Each story brings to life the struggles and triumphs of queer identities across different cultures and time periods.

All Out not only entertains but also educates, shedding light on the often-ignored histories of queer individuals. Through these diverse narratives, readers gain insight into the complexities of identity and the universal themes of love and acceptance. This anthology is a must-read for anyone seeking positive and authentic queer representation in literature.