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By Ana ValensFebruary 27 2017 / 5:16 PM
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Ana Valens is a trans woman and queer critic. She writes about representation in media and the daily lives of queer and trans women living in the United States. Alongside PRIDE, her work has been seen on Bitch Media, ZEAL, The Mary Sue, Kill Screen, and The Toast.
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12 LGBT Books to Read This Spring
  
The weather is getting nicer, the chilly winter is about to pass, and everyone is still stuck inside. Don't worry if you're bored: here's 12 LGBT books to start the season right. From reading in the park to skimming on a train, we highly recommend them all.
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