#greg howard

[soulmaka-museum]

Soul and Maka referrence in Sally Forth daily comic strip by Greg Howard

If I had a nickel for everytime Maka and Soul appeared in official media parodying canonical love interests or being portrayed by canonical love interests I'd only have three nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's strange it happened THREE times.

...and one of them being from the author himself. Well done. 👏

[lgbtqreads]

Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Middle Grade: January-June 2026

Brady Mason’s Perfect Fit by Nicole Melleby (January 13th) Brady Mason couldn’t care less about fashion. She likes what she knows: baseball, comfortable clothes, and pork roll with egg and cheese. When Brady’s friends notice that she looks strangely like fashion editor Elena Lavigne, they start the rumor that Brady is Elena’s long-lost daughter. They’ll make a few TikTok videos, get some fun buzz…

Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Middle Grade: January-June 2026

[storydragonness]

“Social Intercourse” by Greg Howard: Relatable to Any Outcast in the Bible Belt

Rating: 4/5 Stars Recommended for fans of: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda, Geography Club, and Verbotene Liebe Summary: When Beck and Jax find out that their parents are dating - they’re determined to stop it. For one, Beck’s dad has been hurt enough and two, Jax’s mom is a lesbian. But as they set out to do a reverse parent-trap, can the two overcome their differences and become friends (or more)?

Review: This story does what most would be too scared to - demonstrate the life of outcasts in a small bible-belt town. Anyone who has felt outcasted by extreme Christians can find joy in this tale of rising above hate and the sass that an openly gay kid can throw out in spite of it all. I find myself opening this book again and again for my favorite scenes - hoping to imprint them in my brain before I return this book back to whence it came.

Memorable Quotes:

“Their pointed messages of condemnation on their sign out front serve as a constant reminder, not of love or compassion, but of small-town hate and bigotry.” - Jax

“I stare at her a long time, trying to decide if I want to regress a few years into petulant child mode or not. Or I could regress even further back and not speak at all.” - Jax

“Gay stink eye is much worse than white girl stink eye. It’s actually more akin to black girl neck roll.” - Beck

““Jesus Christ on a cross, Cassidy,” Shelby taunts. “We’re just trying to have a little intelligent social intercourse here.” ... I thumb a quick text over to my girl. I think you meant civil discourse, hooker.”

“Jax grins. I’m beginning to think he finds my sassiness quite entertaining. Better dial it back a notch. I’m trying to repel him, not amuse him.” - Beck

“ “Just trying to decide which of my inner Golden Girls will win out tonight.” “Well, I wouldn’t know a Golden Girl from a Gossip Girl, so I can’t help you.” 

[reina-asteria]

So I just finished a great book called Social Intercourse by Greg Howard, and it has become one of my favorite LGBTQ novels I’ve read so far, right up there with Two Boys Kissing (another amazing read). And after reading it all I can see in my head is a Stucky AU centered around its plot of two high school seniors in a small South Carolina town who are thrown together when Jax’s (blonde, blue-eyed, Adonis looking football quarterback who is slowly coming to terms with his bisexuality) mom and Beckett’s (the dark haired, super cute, out and proud theatre kid) dad start dating. Add in the fact that Jax’s mom had been a lesbian up until that point and Beck’s dad was healing from having his wife walk out on him two years prior, it’s frankly a giant gay clusterfuck of epic proportions. And I wanna see my Marvel babes in that clusterfuck! (Yes pun intended.) I totally recommend this book to all those looking for a good laugh and maybe a cry, and a heartwarming story of finding love in unexpected places. And if anyone wants to satisfy my craving for this AU, then even better :)

Possible Cast of Characters:

Steve Rogers: Jaxon Parker

Bucky Barnes: Beckett Gaines

George Barnes: Roger Gaines (Beckett’s dad)

Maria Rambeau: Tracee Parker (Jax’s Mom)

Carol Danvers: JoJo Parker (Jax’s Ma)

Natasha Romanoff: Shelby (Beckett’s bestie)

Sam Wilson: Terry (Jax’s bestie)

Sharon Carter: Tiffany (Jax’s GF)

Peter Parker: Carter

Brock Rumlow: Bobby (Jax’s douchey teammate)

Wanda & Pietro Maximoff: Anya & Asa

Winifred Barnes: Lana Gaines (Beckett’s mom)

Valkyrie: Doris (JoJo’s cop friend)

Tony Stark: Justin Black (famous DJ)

Alexander Pierce: Pastor Doug

Jasper Sitwell: Jasper Brooks (lol just a good coincidence)

Nick Fury: Coach Wayne (football coach)

Whew I think I got everybody 😅

[chroniclesofmiddlegrade]

Staff Pick: The Whispers

11-year-old Riley grew up on his mother’s stories of the “whispers,” forest fairies that grant wishes to those who leave them tributes, and Riley certainly has a lot to wish for: he’s struggling with an unspoken crush on a cute neighbor boy, Dylan, while dealing with cruel bullying from the kids at school. Most importantly, though, Riley’s mom has disappeared under mysterious circumstances, and he would do anything to bring her home. THE WHISPERS is one of the most intriguing middle grade novels I’ve read, blending rich Southern Gothic atmosphere with an air of magical realism, all of it framing a touching LGBT coming-of-age tale and a surprisingly taut psychological thriller. I can guarantee Riley’s story will stick with you for days and weeks after you finish this novel—and it just might make you think twice before entering the woods at night alone!

[godzilla-reads]

Book of the Gay

“Social Intercourse” by Greg Howard

[mlscup]

Black History Month Round Table

During Black History Month, MLS invited five members of the soccer community to discuss race and the black experience in American soccer.

The five participants got together for brunch in New York City:

Jozy Altidore, forward for Toronto FC and the U.S. Men’s National Team;

 Lynn Williams forward for North Carolina Courage and U.S. Women’s National Team; 

Greg Howard, a David Carr fellow at the New York Times;

 Irv Smalls, founder of FC Harlem, 

Moderator Kevin Brown 

[lgbtqreads]

LGBTQA MG 2020 Preview (January-June)

LGBTQA MG 2020 Preview (January-June)

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The Deep & Dark Blue by Niki Smith (January 7)

This is an excellent year for queer MG graphic novels, and this lovely debut is a delight to kick off with, featuring siblings who must disguise themselves as girls in order to escape a murderous relative.…

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