It feels strange to write about books right now. But reading is political. One way reading and resistance are overlapping today is the Publishing for Minnesota auction.
A group of authors, editors, illustrators, and agents have responded to the crisis in Minneapolis by organizing an auction to raise money for organizations providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and more to those most impacted by ICE raids, including Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, Midwest Immigrant Bond Fund, and more.
The auction starts today and ends tomorrow, so get your bids in now! Items include signed books, original art, and Ask Me Anything Zoom calls with authors. This auction is also a great tool for writers: many publishing professionals are offering query critiques, manuscript critiques, and more. Teachers should also check out the many virtual school visits on offer.
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Below, I’ve highlighted some (but not all) of the queer books available to bid on. Most of these are just shipping within the U.S., but consider donating to one of the organizations listed regardless of whether you bid on anything.
A bundle of 7 signed books by Alexandria Bellefleur, most of them F/F, including Written in the Stars and her new speculative F/F romance, The Devil She Knows.
“Signed, personalized ten-year anniversary special edition of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda, plus a Simon-themed tote bag (featuring book quote art by author Becky Albertalli).”
Signed copies of four Dahlia Adler books, available in paperback or hardcover, including the sapphic YA books Cool for the Summer, Home Field Advantage, and Going Bicoastal. (I recommend all of them!)
Signed copies of Zakiya N. Jamal’s books: the bi4bi M/F romance Sparks Fly and the sapphic YA contemporary If We Were a Movie.
… And More Queer Books to Bid On
- Olivia Cole Book Collection: ARC of Queerleaders (5/2026), paperback of Ariel Crashes a Train, hardcover of Call Your Boyfriend
- Meet Cute in Minnesota by Dana Hawkins signed book series
- Limited edition mailer for The Brightness Between by Eliot Schrefer
- Signed set of 4 queer YA/MG novels by Auriane Desombre: I Think I Love You, The Sister Split, I Love You S’More, and an ARC of Love in Ruins
- Signed set of Teachers in Love series by M. A. Wardell
- Signed copy of See You at the Summit by Jordyn Taylor (several listings)
- Signed copy of Lucy, Uncensored by Mel Hammond
Remember to check out the Publishing for Minnesota auction now, because it closes tomorrow!
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