I am collecting data on representations of LGBTQ+ characters in children's and YA book reviews, with the goal of analyzing them as I did with broader representations of diversity (http://www.malindalo.com/2015/02/perceptions-of-diversity-in-book-reviews/). If you know of a children's or YA book, published by a mainstream publisher, that was about an LGBTQ+ main character or issue, and that received a problematic book review in a major trade journal, please fill out this form to let me know. You are welcome to fill out this form anonymously. Please note the following terms:

LGBTQ+ = Recognizing that no acronym can include all gender and sexual minorities, I use this term to indicate that I'm seeking information about books with main characters who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, or additional identities that fall underneath this umbrella; or books that focus on LGBTQ+ issues (such as a parent coming out, or homophobia).

Children's and YA books = Books published for children, including picture books and middle grade books, plus young adult books (books for teens). I am not seeking information on books for adults.

Mainstream publisher = A publisher that acquires books for publication, pays authors an advance and/or royalties. Includes members of the Big 5 publishing houses, major publishers such as Scholastic, as well as smaller presses like Cinco Puntos. This does NOT include self-published books. At this time I am not seeking information on self-published books.

Major trade journal = Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, School Library Journal, Booklist, VOYA, The Horn Book, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

If you have questions about any of the above, please contact me at mlo@malindalo.com or on twitter @malindalo.

** If you know of more than one book that received potentially problematic trade reviews, please fill out this form separately for each book. **