If you’ve heard of Love, Simon, you’ve already met Becky Albertalli’s work! She’s famous for writing sweet, funny, and completely relatable queer teen romances. Her books are a warm hug in literary form.

Notable reads: Love Simon: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, The Upside of Unrequited

Adam Silvera knows how to hit you right in the feels. His stories explore love, grief, and identity with such emotional depth, you’ll be thinking about them for days after the final page.

Notable reads: They Both Die at the End, More Happy Than Not

Alice Oseman is the creator behind Heartstopper, the graphic novel series that stole everyone’s heart (and got a Netflix deal!). Their stories are soft, sweet, and focus on everything from asexuality to friendship to first love.

Notable reads: Heartstopper series, Loveless

Sophie Gonzales brings that perfect mix of humour, heart, and honesty. Her books feature messy, lovable characters exploring identity and love in all its complicated glory.

Notable reads: Only Mostly Devastated, Perfect on Paper

Kacen Callender writes with raw honesty and heart, especially when it comes to exploring gender, race, and identity. Their work, Felix Ever After, is a ground-breaking must-read featuring a Black, transgender teen navigating self-love and acceptance.

Notable reads: Felix Ever After, Hurricane Child