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Anna Zoe Quirke

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Anna Zoe Quirke is a queer and autistic author and librarian from the North of England. She currently lives in Manchester with her partner, Rachael, and their very angry tortoise, Sheldon. They're at their happiest writing stories about queer and neurodivergent people finding and claiming their place in the world, exploring the literary wonders of the UK, or making a big ol' mess in the kitchen baking things for their loved ones. Their debut novel Something to be Proud of was nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing.

Books by Anna Zoe Quirke

Sad Girl Hours

Saffron struggles with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), something she's keeping secret from her friends. Although it's getting harder to hide, especially as she grows closer to Nell, a lover of autumn and winter. The two girls soon learn that you can't fix other people's issues, but you can show them that you love them regardless.

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Something to be Proud Of

When chaotic bisexual Imogen convinces openly gay captain of the football team Ollie to help her put on a fully inclusive and accessible pride festival, they find friendship, acceptance and maybe even romance (not with each other, obviously) along the way...

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