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# Queer YA books are selling in record numbers despite bans targeting them
- URL: https://werd.io/queer-ya-books-are-selling-in-record-numbers-despite-bans/
- Published: 2022-08-24T15:08:20.000Z
- Updated: 2022-08-24T15:08:20.000Z
- Author: Ben Werdmuller
- Tags: #Import 2025-06-13 09:23

“Of the close to 5 million units of LGBTQ+ books sold in 2021, the biggest absolute gains in this market came from LGBTQ+ YA books, which saw an increase in sales of 1.3 million units from the previous year. Queer YA is more popular than ever — no longer a niche category, but redefining what is mainstream for teen readers.” [#Culture](https://werd.io/tag/Culture)

\[[Link](https://19thnews.org/2022/08/lgbtq-young-adult-books-popularity-recommendations/)\]