Fairest

Finalist for the 2021 Lambda Literary Award for Transgender Nonfiction "Talusan sails past the conventions of trans and immigrant memoirs." --The New York Times Book Review "A ball of light hurled into the dark undertow of migration and survival." --Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous A singular, beautifully written coming-of-age memoir of a Filipino boy with albinism whose story travels from an immigrant childhood to Harvard to a gender transition and illuminates the illusions of race, disability, and gender Fairest is a memoir about a precocious boy with albinism, a "sun child" from a rural Philippine village, who would grow up to become a woman in America. Coping with the strain of parental neglect and the elusive promise of U.S. citizenship, Talusan found childhood comfort from her devoted grandmother, a grounding force as she was treated by others with special preference or public curiosity. As an immigrant to the United States, Talusan came to be perceived as white. An academic scholarship to Harvard provided access to elite circles of privilege but required Talusan to navigate through the complex spheres of race, class, sexuality, and her place within the gay community. She emerged as an artist and an activist questioning the boundaries of gender. Talusan realized she did not want to be confined to a prescribed role as a man, and transitioned to become a woman, despite the risk of losing a man she deeply loved. Throughout her journey, Talusan shares poignant and powerful episodes of desirability and love that will remind readers of works such as Call Me By Your Name and Giovanni's Room. Her evocative reflections will shift our own perceptions of love, identity, gender, and the fairness of life.

Why exactly is the wicked Queen so nasty, particularly to Snow White? Perhaps it has something to do with the creepy-looking man in the magic mirror who's not just some random spooky visage...

What happens after a fairy tale comes to an end?In a magical world where fairy tales come to life, a beautiful princess named Snow White is rescued by her Prince Charming, but her story is not yet over.Snow White's wicked stepmother ~ the Evil Queen ~ is planning to destroy the princess and happy endings once and for all, and sets out across the vast Enchanted Forest to recruit the darkest and most evil fairy tale characters to help her.Learning of her wicked stepmother's plans, Snow White sets out on her own quest to recruit a team of fairy tale heroes from other tales, and along the way she faces evil monsters, witches, giants, magic and trickery, and learns far more about herself than she ever bargained for.Starring a plethora of fairy tale characters inspired by the famous stories of the "Brothers Grimm", take a journey with some of your favourite childhood characters in the first instalment of the "Fairest" franchise, written by Fabian De Sousa and filled with beautiful illustrations by drachenmagier.

The #1 New York Times Bestselling Series! In this third book in Marissa Meyer's bestselling Lunar Chronicles series, Cinder and Captain Thorne are fugitives on the run, now with Scarlet and Wolf in tow. Together, they're plotting to overthrow Queen Levana and prevent her army from invading Earth. Their best hope lies with Cress, a girl trapped on a satellite since childhood who's only ever had her netscreens as company. All that screen time has made Cress an excellent hacker. Unfortunately, she's being forced to work for Queen Levana, and she's just received orders to track down Cinder and her handsome accomplice. When a daring rescue of Cress goes awry, the group is splintered. Cress finally has her freedom, but it comes at a higher price than she'd ever expected. Meanwhile, Queen Levana will let nothing prevent her marriage to Emperor Kai, especially the cyborg mechanic. Cress, Scarlet, and Cinder may not have signed up to save the world, but they may be the only hope the world has.

Themes: Hi-Lo, High school, neighborhoods, family, loyalty, friendship, urban teen fiction, competition/contest, inspiration, popularity, ideas of beauty. Written for young adults, the Urban Underground series confronts issues that are of great importance to teens, such as friendship, loyalty, drugs, gangs, abuse, urban blight, bullies, and self-esteem to name a few. More than entertainment, these books can be a powerful learning and coping tool when a struggling reader connects with credible characters and a compelling storyline. The highly readable style and mature topics will appeal to young adult readers of both sexes and encourage them to finish each novel. Harriet Tubman HS Series-- The Princess of the Fair contest is supposed to infuse and inspire students with school spirit. The winner should embody the qualities of Harriet Tubman, the schools namesake. But everyone knows it will turn into a nasty popularity contest where mean girls like Jasmine Benson will stop at nothing to win.

Step into a world where time's threads unravel to reveal a tale of love, immortality, and destiny in "The Fairest Lady," a captivating novel penned by the young and talented Mayank Vikash. In the quaint town of Innocence, a 16-year-old girl's life takes an extraordinary turn when she encounters a mysterious boy in her English tuition class. Drawn to him like a moth to a flame, they forge a deep connection that defies explanation. Little do they know that their souls recognize each other from a time long forgotten, bound together by an ethereal thread of destiny. As their love blossoms, dreams become a gateway to their past lives, revealing an intricate history that transcends the boundaries of time. The boy she adores is an immortal being, cursed by a tragic past that stretches across the ages. Their love becomes a beacon of hope as they navigate through the complexities of eternity, unearthing the secrets that bind them together. "The Fairest Lady" is not just a love story; it is an odyssey through time, where the past and present intertwine in a dance of fate. Mayank Vikash's eloquent prose weaves a tapestry of emotions, as love, loss, and redemption intersect in the lives of these star-crossed souls. Join them on a journey that traverses the rise and fall of civilizations, the echoes of ancient battles, and the profound mysteries of love that echo through the ages. Will their love stand strong against the trials of time, or will destiny lead them on a different path? In this riveting tale, Mayank Vikash showcases his exceptional storytelling skills, effortlessly transporting readers into a world where love shines as bright as the stars and the human spirit triumphs over the constraints of mortality. "The Fairest Lady" is a timeless tribute to the power of love, the allure of destiny, and the indomitable spirit of the human heart. Embrace the enchantment, lose yourself in the magic of true love, and let "The Fairest Lady" whisk you away on an unforgettable literary journey that will leave you believing in the enduring power of love that transcends the ages.

There was once a queen who possessed a magnificent garden, filled with many varied flowers. One day, she fell ill and her doctors had little hope of a recovery. Only one of them said that a cure existed: the loveliest rose in the world. If it was found and brought to the queen, she would be saved. But where was the loveliest rose? And what was she called? No one knew, but they went looking. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Match Girl". His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films "The Little Mermaid" in 1989 and "Frozen", which is loosely based on "The Snow Queen", in 2013. Thanks to Andersen's contribution to children's literature, his birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day.