Aiden Thomas
Latino-American author From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Latino-American author From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aiden Thomas is a Latino American author of young adult novels, best known for the book Cemetery Boys which was a New York Times bestseller and won numerous awards, including best of the year recognition from the American Library Association, Publishers Weekly, Barnes & Noble, NPR and School Library Journal.
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| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States of America |
| Alma mater | Mills College |
| Genre | Young adult fiction |
| Notable works | Cemetery Boys |
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Thomas was born in Oakland, California, and received a MFA in creative writing from Mills College.[1] They live in Portland.[2]
Thomas is transgender and uses he/they pronouns.[3][4]
Cemetery Boys was published on September 1, 2020, by Swoon Reads.[5] It tells the story of Yadriel, who is queer, transgender, Latino and a brujo. Unfortunately, his family does not recognize him as a man, which has serious effects on his abilities.
The book was named a best seller by The New York Times and IndieBound,[5] and received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly[6] and Booklist.[7]
Lost in the Never Woods was published on March 23, 2021, by Swoon Reads.[8] It is a retelling of Peter Pan. The book, as well as the audiobook, received a starred review from Booklist.[9][10]
In November 2021, Thomas announced the release of their next book, The Sunbearer Trials, a Mexican-inspired fantasy.[11] The book was published on September 6, 2022 by Feiwel & Friends.[12] It received starred reviews from Booklist and Publishers Weekly.[13][14]
In November 2023, Thomas announced the finale in this series, Celestial Monsters.[15] The book was published on September 3, 2024 by Feiwel & Friends.[16] It received starred reviews from Booklist and Kirkus Reviews.[16][17]
In October 2021, Thomas announced the acquisition of Just Max,[18] a contemporary YA novel about a trans boy going to college and navigating all the new experiences that includes. Release is set for Winter 2024.[19]
Cemetery Boys is a Junior Library Guild book.[20] It was a New York Times and Indiebound bestseller,[5] and Publishers Weekly, NPR, and Barnes & Noble named it one of the best books of 2020.[21][22][23] School Library Journal included the audiobook on their list of the top ten audiobooks of 2020,[24] the American Library Association (ALA) included it on their 2020 list of the top ten Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults.[25] The following year, the ALA included it in the top ten on their Best Fiction for Young Adults list,[26][27] ALA Rainbow Book List,[28] and Teens' Top Ten list.[29]
In 2023, the ALA included The Sunbearer Trials on their list of the Best Fiction for Young Adults and their Rainbow List.[30][31]
| Year | Title | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | Cemetery Boys | Bram Stoker Award for Best Young Adult Novel | Shortlisted | [32] |
| Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction | Nominee | [33] | ||
| Goodreads Choice Award for Debut Novel | Nominee | [33] | ||
| National Book Award for Young People's Literature | Longlisted | [34][35] | ||
| 2021 | Locus Award for Best First Novel | Nominee | [36] | |
| Lodestar Award | Finalist | [37] | ||
| Lost in the Never Woods | Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction | Nominee | [38] |
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