Schoolbooks & Sorcery: An Anthology of Inclusive YA Urban Fantasy

In this enchanting collection of young adult tales, 20 authors explore the overlap of the mundane and the fantastical, with LGBTQ protagonists juggling the pressures of school and the wonder of magic in its many forms. From entrance tests to final exams, casting spells to breaking curses, these teens seek to claim their place in the world. Featuring authors such as Seanan McGuire, Cheryl Rainfield, Cecilia Tan, E.C. Myers, Rajan Khanna, and many more. Step inside and experience Schoolbooks & Sorcery ... "I snagged a few pinches of herbs from the apothecary cabinet in the kitchen and ground the mint to a paste. The bruised leaves let out their oils, and the air filled with as wet, green, medicinal smell. Just a small magic, friend-to-bees magic, and it didn't look like magic unless you knew. From "The Delicate Work of Bees by Emily Horner "What is the centaur philosophy of magic? Clementine cleared her throat, cheeks flushing pink, and said, "That if it were easy, everyone would do it, and that means it must be hard. From "Finals by Seanan McGuire In this enchanting collection of young adult tales, 20 authors explore the overlap of the mundane and the fantastical, with LGBTQ protagonists juggling the pressures of school and the wonder of magic in its many forms. From entrance tests to final exams, casting spells to breaking curses, these teens seek to claim their place in the world. In these pages, youll find gay and lesbian, bisexual and asexual, trans and nonbinary characters, all experiencing sexy, strange, wicked, wonderful, romantic adventures. They deal with bad roommates and bullies, first loves and new friends, all while crafting and inhabiting their ideal identities. Featuring authors such as Seanan McGuire, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Cheryl Rainfield, Cecilia Tan, E.C. Myers, Rajan Khanna, and many more. Table of Contents: Finals, by Seanan McGuire The Delicate Work of Bees, by Emily Horner All That Matters, by Elizabeth Shack Dirty Deeds, by Kelly Swails Man of the Mist, by Evelyn Deshane Puppies and Piglets and Tricksters Oh My, by Chelsea Smith Protection, by Cheryl Rainfield The Two Cities, by Rajan Khanna Where We Came From, by David Sklar Honest Tea, by Sara Fox Awaken, by Rain Fletcher Bad Roommates, by Nina Kiriki Hoffman Aura of the Phoenix, by Cecilia Tan The Grimoire Girls, by E.C. Myers The Cost of Being Caela, by Scarlett Ward Quick-Change Pupa, by Vrai Kaiser Fishing for the Dead, by Eric Esser Heart of a Fox, by Aaron Canton The Chosen One, by Katrina Nicholson Sea of Strangers, by Michael M. Jones