Stories can shape our hearts, our minds, and even our entire cultures. But who tells the story can be just as important as the story itself. This is where Own Voices stories come in—books written by authors who share the same marginalized identity as their protagonists. Whether it’s a queer teen navigating first love, an immigrant family adjusting to a new country, or a neurodivergent child discovering their place in the world, Own Voices stories offer something no one else c