80. Interview with Ray Stoeve, Author of "Worst Case Scenario"

In this episode, we interview author Ray Stoeve about their latest book 'Worst Case Scenario' and discuss their work on trans and non-binary youth literature, including a valuable master list of books by and about trans characters. Join us as we explore the importance of diverse voices in literature and the resources available for advocating against censorship.You can find Ray on socials at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raystoeve/      Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raystoeve Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RayStoeve Bluesky: @ raystoeveOr on Ray’s website which includes:The Masterlist of young adult and middle grade fiction titles written by trans and/or nonbinary authors that include trans and/or nonbinary characters.Links to all of Ray’s books:    Worst Case ScenarioThe Summer Love StrategyArden GrayBetween Perfect and Real And the compilation Take the MicOther books we discussed include:(trans books)The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. TolkienThe Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon SandersonHalf Magic and Knight’s Castle by Edward EagerTamora Pierce, who has written so many great books. (We suggest you start with Alanna: The First Adventure)The Alice Series by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor’s Alice SeriesKeeping You a Secret by Julie Anne PetersIf you’re interested in hearing more about trans authors and books, you might enjoy the following episodes of Rogue Librarians:Episode 1. Gender Queer (Part 1: Why It’s Banned)Episode 2. Gender Queer (Part 2: Close Reading)Episode 12. All Boys Aren’t Blue (Part 1: Why It’s Banned)Episode 13. All Boys Aren’t Blue (Part 2: Close Reading)Episode 27. This Book is Gay (Part 1: Why It’s Banned)Episode 28. This Book is Gay (Part 2: Close Reading)Episode 70. Cemetery Boys (Part 1: Why It’s Banned)Episode 71. Cemetery Boys (Part 2: Close Reading)Join the conversation at therogelibrarians.com or follow @RogueLibrariansPod on Instagram Facebook or Blue Sky. You can support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/roguelibrarians. “Any book worth banning is a book worth reading.” — Isaac Asimov