Coming to terms with your orientation often happens in stages: The Invisible Lesbian in Young Adult Fiction - Malinda Lo
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: Seeing yourself on screen or in books can be a vital part of self-acceptance. Authors like Malinda Lo have written about the importance of lesbian visibility in Young Adult fiction to combat "internalized homophobia". Navigating Early Milestones Coming to terms with your orientation often happens