Joy-Filled Queer Stories with Jason June

In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Jason June!

You’ve come here wondering, “What is the meaning of life?” Er, I mean, Jason June’s life. Jason June (it's a two-name first name, like Mary-Kate without the hyphen or the Olsen twin) is a New York Times best-selling author who loves to create picture books that mix the flamboyantly whacky with the slightly dark, and young adult contemporary rom-coms full of love and lust and hijinks.

When not writing, JJ zips about Austin, Texas. He loves dinosaurs, unicorns, Pomeranians, and anything magical that takes you to a different world or time. JJ is a tried and true Laura Dern stan, and he is actively looking for an Andalite friend.

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​His picture books include WHOBERT WHOVER, OWL DETECTIVE, illustrated by Jess Pauwels, and PORCUPINE CUPID, a queer-inclusive Valentine’s Day story, illustrated by Lori Richmond, both from Margaret K. McElderry Books/Simon & Schuster. For under-the-sea whimsical adventures, check out the MERMICORN ISLAND chapter book series from Scholastic! For YA queer YA rom-coms, check out JAY’S GAY AGENDA and the finstant NYT ​best-seller OUT OF THE BLUE, both from HarperTeen!

https://www.heyjasonjune.com/ Follow Jason June on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyjasonjune/

Preorder Riley Weaver Needs a Date to the Gaybutante Ball here:  https://bookshop.org/p/books/riley-weaver-needs-a-date-to-the-gaybutante-ball-jason-june/18811863?ean=9780063260030

Buy Jay's Gay Agenda here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/jay-s-gay-agenda-jason-june/17354307?ean=9780063015159

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