Realistic fiction for children and teens
Realistic fiction for children and teens with titles by R. J. Palacio, Andrew Clements, Jason Reynolds, Erin Entrada Kelly, Nic Stone, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Ali Hazelwood.
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Steven Salvatore is an American author known for writing young adult fiction. Salvatore holds an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School. Their work often explores themes of identity, self-acceptance, and LGBTQ+ experiences.
Salvatore’s debut novel, Can’t Take That Away, was published by Bloomsbury YA in 2021. The story follows a genderqueer teen navigating high school, music, and personal challenges. Salvatore’s second novel, And They Lived…, was released by Bloomsbury YA in 2022. This book centers on a college freshman discovering love and self-acceptance.
In addition to writing, Salvatore has experience as an educator and has contributed essays and articles to various outlets. Their third novel, No Perfect Places, was published by Bloomsbury YA in 2023.

Realistic fiction for children and teens with titles by R. J. Palacio, Andrew Clements, Jason Reynolds, Erin Entrada Kelly, Nic Stone, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Ali Hazelwood.
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