Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend

"Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend" is an illustrated collection of myths and stories that centers queer heroes from many cultures, reframing familiar legends and lifting up tales that have often been overlooked. Published by Hachette, it offers short retellings with commentary, helping tweens and teens see how queerness has always existed in storytelling traditions. Parents and educators value it as a counterbalance to more heteronormative mythology books, especially for students who love fantasy and folklore. It’s more mature than a typical picture book and best for confident readers, but as a companion to mythology studies, it offers rich representation and discussion material.