30 Must
What it says in the title. This list is for LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans) fiction retellings of classic literature, fairy tales or mythology. F or as long as humans have had voices, folk and fairy tales have been spoken aloud around the fire. Stories to make sense of the world, to teach us which animalistic men to avoid, or how to be a pure, virtuous beauty in order to win a marriage which, as we all know, is the only way to measure your worth. 
Queer fairy tales
“The Dog And The Sailor” is a gay fairytale lost for over years, after it narrowly escaped being removed from history altogether It’s long been presumed by many folklorists that heroic. To vote on existing books from the list, beside each book there is a link vote for this book clicking it will add that book to your votes. To vote on books not in the list or books you couldn't find in the list, you can click on the tab add books to this list and then choose from your books, or simply search.
Queer Fairy Tales & Fantasy
Princesses falling for princesses, nonbinary royals, and enticing fae fill the pages of these 30 must-read queer fairytale retellings. These are all reimaginings of Sleeping Beauty , Snow White , or a combination of the two. Malice by Heather Walter.
Fairytales – LGBTQ Reads
In addition to fairy tales, we added some of our favorite queer fantasy novels and stories, too. If this list is initially overwhelming, we were asked a really great question at the end of the Smithsonian talk that we’d like to share. I have always been drawn to folklore. Ever since I was a child, my mother would tell or read me stories. YA Queer Retellings That Might Be Even Better Than the Classics
Rewriting folk and fairy tales in a queer light is considered radical; however, there is nothing revolutionary about wanting representation in the stories we engage with. I think of retelling as a means of refracting the white beam of light we’ve been given by the fairy tale canon, and revealing the rainbow within. Rachel is a writer from Arkansas, most at home surrounded by forests and animals much like a Disney Princess. She spends most of her time writing stories and playing around in imaginary worlds. Fairy Tales
If you love classics and/or fairytales, be sure to pick up one of these horror, romance, or fantasy retellings with queer representation. . 
Queer Retellings Of Classics And Fairytales Across Genres
Today we welcome back to the site Ana Mardoll, who’s releasing another fantasy story collection, this one playing on fairytales and titled Cinder the Fireplace Boy and Other Gayly Grimm Tales! The book releases January 4, , and contains Queer, Trans, Nonbinary, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Ace, and Aro rep, so there’s a little something for everyone! Come check it out: Once upon a time. .
Why This Charming Gay Fairytale Has Been Lost For 200 Years
Using the magical and mythic language of classic stories from around the world, Fairy Tales takes familiar myths and folktales and turns them into stories about men coming out, learning to trust themselves, looking for and finding love, facing AIDS, and helping those they love. .