Angel Daniel Matos, an assistant professor specializing in gender, sexuality, and women's studies, brings his insights on queer young adult literature. He explores the reparative impulses in these narratives, emphasizing their healing power for LGBTQ+ youth. The conversation covers the tension between sad and happy narratives, advocating for authentic emotional representation. Matos introduces the concept of reparative reading, urging readers to engage generously with texts and recognize the complexities within queer identities, ultimately redefining interpretations in a broader cultural context.
