Alex Gino

@alexgino.bsky.social

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They/them. Middle grade kidlit author of MELISSA, GREEN, and other books with LGBQTIAP+ characters and friendship themes. Living that pun lifestyle. ACAB. Free Palestine. Reparations. Housing, food, and medical care for all. Interdependence is life.

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Cover of CHRIS MAKES A FRIEND. Two kids sit in the woods reading back to back. Ones face is hidden by their book.
Frog sitting in water in a close up of a kayak.
Magnetic poetry strewn about on a wooden floor. Red arrow draws attention to an overturned glass bowl.
[Image Description: On a white background with light orange and blue shapes is the following text in dark gray and blue font: "NAAFA WEBINAR SERIES 2024. Fat Representation in Middle Grad Lit Featuring Alex Gino (they/them). Sept 23, 5pm Pacific. Free! For fat community and fat positive friends. Registration Required. NAAFA.org/events. Hosted by Tigress Osborn (she/her) ASL by Pro Bono ASL. Black and white photos of the guest and host are included along with NAAFA's logo]