The Book Faire | Middle Grade and Children’s Literature for Librarians, Educators and Young Readers

How Personal Experience Shapes Queer Stories in Children's Literature with Alex Ritany

Jul 17

https://www.aritany.com/

The interview with Alex Ritany, author of Maybe Tomorrow I'll Know, delves into the crafting of the opening chapters, the exploration of dysphoria and identity, the role of secondary characters, the connection between characters, and the author's reflection on writing. The conversation highlights the use of time loop and body swap as storytelling devices and the personal experiences that influenced the themes of the book.

Takeaways

  • Exploring themes of dysphoria and identity
  • The use of time loop and body swap as storytelling devices

Chapters

  • 00:00 Crafting the Opening Chapters
  • 04:20 Exploring Dysphoria and Identity
  • 16:18 The Role of Secondary Characters
  • 20:21 The Connection Between Characters
  • 21:51 Author's Reflection on Writing