# How to *not* come out (and still live authentically!)  Meet the YA author who has had his books banned

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Podcast: [Coming Out Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/coming-out-stories-414403)
Published: 2024-10-23T06:00:00+00:00
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In this episode, meet the hugely successful author Simon James Green. Simon writes books for a YA audience that include vital representation for LGBTQ+ teens. This has led to his books being vilified and even banned. Simon talks about growing up gay in the UK in the shadow of Clause 28, a time when being true to oneself seemed nearly impossible. Simon recounts his personal journey of gradual self-revelation—a roadmap marked by subtle hints and professio...

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