Mike Curato
@mikecurato.bsky.social
author & illustrator
🌈Gaysians, 🔥Flamer, 🐘Little Elliot
🌈Gaysians, 🔥Flamer, 🐘Little Elliot
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Sharing Some Most Excellent Book News!
@mikecurato.bsky.social and I are making a book together! It's called TOO BIG TO SAY.
The book is part novel and part graphic novel. It's for upper middle grade readers... and everyone!
We can't wait for it to be out in the world in spring 2027.
@mikecurato.bsky.social and I are making a book together! It's called TOO BIG TO SAY.
The book is part novel and part graphic novel. It's for upper middle grade readers... and everyone!
We can't wait for it to be out in the world in spring 2027.
December 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Sharing Some Most Excellent Book News!
@mikecurato.bsky.social and I are making a book together! It's called TOO BIG TO SAY.
The book is part novel and part graphic novel. It's for upper middle grade readers... and everyone!
We can't wait for it to be out in the world in spring 2027.
@mikecurato.bsky.social and I are making a book together! It's called TOO BIG TO SAY.
The book is part novel and part graphic novel. It's for upper middle grade readers... and everyone!
We can't wait for it to be out in the world in spring 2027.
Check out this team up! See y’all on the trail… @philbildner.bsky.social @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @littlebrown.bsky.social @thebookgroup.bsky.social @theauthorvillage.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Check out this team up! See y’all on the trail… @philbildner.bsky.social @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @littlebrown.bsky.social @thebookgroup.bsky.social @theauthorvillage.bsky.social
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#HBOutoftheBox #HBWeekinReview: October #NotesfromtheHornBook with #5Qs for @julieberrybooks.bsky.social; @malindalo.bsky.social's #5Qs for @mikecurato.bsky.social; #CallingCaldecott x2; #IndigenousPeoplesDay; Sep #HBHerald; + more! www.hbook.com/story/blogs/...
October 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
#HBOutoftheBox #HBWeekinReview: October #NotesfromtheHornBook with #5Qs for @julieberrybooks.bsky.social; @malindalo.bsky.social's #5Qs for @mikecurato.bsky.social; #CallingCaldecott x2; #IndigenousPeoplesDay; Sep #HBHerald; + more! www.hbook.com/story/blogs/...
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#HBOutoftheBox: In support of "An Act Regarding Free Expression" (S.2328/ H.3594) in MA, author @malindalo.bsky.social asked author/illus @mikecurato.bsky.social #5Qs about #bookban challenges to his #graphicnovel FLAMER: "We all deserve to be seen and understood fully" www.hbook.com/story/five-q...
Five questions for Mike Curato
In support of the Massachusetts Freedom to Read bill, author Malinda Lo spoke with author and illustrator Mike Curato about his experiences with challenges to his graphic novel Flamer, whose protagoni...
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October 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
#HBOutoftheBox: In support of "An Act Regarding Free Expression" (S.2328/ H.3594) in MA, author @malindalo.bsky.social asked author/illus @mikecurato.bsky.social #5Qs about #bookban challenges to his #graphicnovel FLAMER: "We all deserve to be seen and understood fully" www.hbook.com/story/five-q...
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Banned Book Author @mikecurato.bsky.social shared his life story and his work to a captivated audience as part of Arlington Public Library's Celebrate the Freedom to Read program. A powerful (and funny), heart-felt, and honest discussion and which brought some of us to tears. Thank you, Mike!
October 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Banned Book Author @mikecurato.bsky.social shared his life story and his work to a captivated audience as part of Arlington Public Library's Celebrate the Freedom to Read program. A powerful (and funny), heart-felt, and honest discussion and which brought some of us to tears. Thank you, Mike!
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#TLSkyChat A2. I feel super protective of @mikecurato.bsky.social and all queer book creators whose work, literally, save lives. Imagine being so eager to preserve your own power that you're willing to sacrifice CHILDREN who are already constantly victims of a world that says they shouldn't exist.
October 9, 2025 at 12:28 AM
#TLSkyChat A2. I feel super protective of @mikecurato.bsky.social and all queer book creators whose work, literally, save lives. Imagine being so eager to preserve your own power that you're willing to sacrifice CHILDREN who are already constantly victims of a world that says they shouldn't exist.
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We believe that every person, of every age, of every race, of every gender, no matter who they love, or where they live, should have access to books that reflect and expand their worldview. #UniteAgainstBookBans #BannedBooksWeek
October 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We believe that every person, of every age, of every race, of every gender, no matter who they love, or where they live, should have access to books that reflect and expand their worldview. #UniteAgainstBookBans #BannedBooksWeek
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... in a realistic style with a limited color palette.
This felt to me like a modern, Asian version of Queer As Folk - the Russell T. Davies TV series is even referenced by the characters.
This book should turned into a TV series.
A longer excerpt can be found at www.mikecurato.com/gaysians.
[2/3]
This felt to me like a modern, Asian version of Queer As Folk - the Russell T. Davies TV series is even referenced by the characters.
This book should turned into a TV series.
A longer excerpt can be found at www.mikecurato.com/gaysians.
[2/3]
October 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
... in a realistic style with a limited color palette.
This felt to me like a modern, Asian version of Queer As Folk - the Russell T. Davies TV series is even referenced by the characters.
This book should turned into a TV series.
A longer excerpt can be found at www.mikecurato.com/gaysians.
[2/3]
This felt to me like a modern, Asian version of Queer As Folk - the Russell T. Davies TV series is even referenced by the characters.
This book should turned into a TV series.
A longer excerpt can be found at www.mikecurato.com/gaysians.
[2/3]
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Gaysians, by @mikecurato.bsky.social.
A dense and psychologically nuanced portrait of a group of Asian gay friends.
The complexities of friendship, love, multiple identities, and homophobia & transphobia are examined over 400 pages drawn...
[1/3]
#gay #trans #comics #pub2025 #reviews
A dense and psychologically nuanced portrait of a group of Asian gay friends.
The complexities of friendship, love, multiple identities, and homophobia & transphobia are examined over 400 pages drawn...
[1/3]
#gay #trans #comics #pub2025 #reviews
Gaysians
From the acclaimed author of the young adult graphic novel Flamer comes a heartwarming story following four gay Asians navigating love, identity, and friends...
www.hachettebookgroup.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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@mikecurato.bsky.social is the author and illustrator of the groundbreaking graphic novel for teens, FLAMER.
Please take a few moments to listen to (and perhaps share) his message for Banned Books Week.
Books Save Lives.
Please take a few moments to listen to (and perhaps share) his message for Banned Books Week.
Books Save Lives.
October 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
@mikecurato.bsky.social is the author and illustrator of the groundbreaking graphic novel for teens, FLAMER.
Please take a few moments to listen to (and perhaps share) his message for Banned Books Week.
Books Save Lives.
Please take a few moments to listen to (and perhaps share) his message for Banned Books Week.
Books Save Lives.
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Honored to see #wishtree on this @mackidssl.bsky.social list of books for National Bullying Prevention Month. ❤️🌳
It's in such great company—@dashkaslater.bsky.social! @mikecurato.bsky.social! @jamesbirdbooks.bsky.social!
Click through for lots more:
It's in such great company—@dashkaslater.bsky.social! @mikecurato.bsky.social! @jamesbirdbooks.bsky.social!
Click through for lots more:
Discover Books for National Bullying Prevention Month – MacKids School & Library
MacKids School & Library
www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Honored to see #wishtree on this @mackidssl.bsky.social list of books for National Bullying Prevention Month. ❤️🌳
It's in such great company—@dashkaslater.bsky.social! @mikecurato.bsky.social! @jamesbirdbooks.bsky.social!
Click through for lots more:
It's in such great company—@dashkaslater.bsky.social! @mikecurato.bsky.social! @jamesbirdbooks.bsky.social!
Click through for lots more:
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Come see my panel with @melissaannemendes.bsky.social and @mikecurato.bsky.social moderated by @halschrieve.bsky.social this Sunday!! Credit to @mikecurato.bsky.social for this amazing poster. Discover yourself through comics!!
September 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Come see my panel with @melissaannemendes.bsky.social and @mikecurato.bsky.social moderated by @halschrieve.bsky.social this Sunday!! Credit to @mikecurato.bsky.social for this amazing poster. Discover yourself through comics!!
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I also picked up this gorgeous book by @mikecurato.bsky.social at #flamecon 2025 artist alley. Can't wait to read it, the artwork looks great.
August 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I also picked up this gorgeous book by @mikecurato.bsky.social at #flamecon 2025 artist alley. Can't wait to read it, the artwork looks great.
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Came to Ireland for a (belated) honeymoon! Only, He got sick.* Was solo on my Stoneybatter walk, but found @littledeercomics.bsky.social & saw my pal @mikecurato.bsky.social's Gaysians!
*He's sorry he's sick, but I don't not mind, because I can hold this over him for the rest of our lives. Snort
*He's sorry he's sick, but I don't not mind, because I can hold this over him for the rest of our lives. Snort
August 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Came to Ireland for a (belated) honeymoon! Only, He got sick.* Was solo on my Stoneybatter walk, but found @littledeercomics.bsky.social & saw my pal @mikecurato.bsky.social's Gaysians!
*He's sorry he's sick, but I don't not mind, because I can hold this over him for the rest of our lives. Snort
*He's sorry he's sick, but I don't not mind, because I can hold this over him for the rest of our lives. Snort
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Listen Back: J.J. Austrian and Mike Curato (Worm Loves Worm) talk about the impact of two worms falling in love. www.allthewonders.com/podcasts/jj-... 📚👍🏽 #kidit #ChildrensBkPod @mikecurato.bsky.social @jjaustrian.bsky.social
J.J. Austrian and Mike Curato: Let’s Get Busy, Episode 239
J.J. Austrian and Mike Curato, the author and illustrator respectively of Worm Loves Worm, stop by the podcast to talk about Pants-of-the-Month, having conversations with children through children's b...
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September 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Listen Back: J.J. Austrian and Mike Curato (Worm Loves Worm) talk about the impact of two worms falling in love. www.allthewonders.com/podcasts/jj-... 📚👍🏽 #kidit #ChildrensBkPod @mikecurato.bsky.social @jjaustrian.bsky.social
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I posted this on instagram as a response to learning about @mikecurato.bsky.social’s Flamer being banned (again). I keep forgetting to post things over here, too… but I’m gonna try to do better. #tlskychat #tlsky #skybrarians #edusky
July 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I posted this on instagram as a response to learning about @mikecurato.bsky.social’s Flamer being banned (again). I keep forgetting to post things over here, too… but I’m gonna try to do better. #tlskychat #tlsky #skybrarians #edusky
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Flamer by @mikecurato.bsky.social is one of the books now banned in Alberta's school libraries, and it will be removed from shelves by Oct.
It's unfathomable how this qualifies as "explicit sexual content" - it's age-appropriate and nothing short of heartfelt. #WeNeedDiverseBooks #ableg #edusky
It's unfathomable how this qualifies as "explicit sexual content" - it's age-appropriate and nothing short of heartfelt. #WeNeedDiverseBooks #ableg #edusky
Filipino-American illustrator Mike Curato on his book 'Flamer' and growing up as a gay Catholic
Jesuit Fr. Jim McDermott interviews Filipino-American illustrator Mike Curato about his controversial middle grade graphic novel Flamer and his experience growing up Catholic.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Flamer by @mikecurato.bsky.social is one of the books now banned in Alberta's school libraries, and it will be removed from shelves by Oct.
It's unfathomable how this qualifies as "explicit sexual content" - it's age-appropriate and nothing short of heartfelt. #WeNeedDiverseBooks #ableg #edusky
It's unfathomable how this qualifies as "explicit sexual content" - it's age-appropriate and nothing short of heartfelt. #WeNeedDiverseBooks #ableg #edusky
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In other unrelated news, BUY AND READ FLAMER by @mikecurato.bsky.social . Stand with the banned.
July 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In other unrelated news, BUY AND READ FLAMER by @mikecurato.bsky.social . Stand with the banned.
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Listen Back: @mikecurato.bsky.social, author illustrator of Little Elliot, Big Family, returns to the podcast to talk about setting a story in a time predating modern technology. www.allthewonders.com/podcasts/let... #kidlit #podcast
Mike Curato: Let’s Get Busy, Episode 195
Mike Curato, author illustrator of Little Elliot, Big Family, which is published by Henry Holt and Company, returns to the podcast to talk about setting a story in a time predating modern technology, ...
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July 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Listen Back: @mikecurato.bsky.social, author illustrator of Little Elliot, Big Family, returns to the podcast to talk about setting a story in a time predating modern technology. www.allthewonders.com/podcasts/let... #kidlit #podcast
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in honor of #PrideMonth, my gay opinion of #Gaysians the new #MikeCurato @mikecurato.bsky.social graphic novel www.mygayopinion.com/19862/mike-c...
Mike Curato’s Gaysians
For Pride Month, I decided to give Mike Curato’s new graphic novel “Gaysians” a shot. Gaysians? The title is fucking hysterical and the cover’s artwork caught my eye. How co…
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June 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
in honor of #PrideMonth, my gay opinion of #Gaysians the new #MikeCurato @mikecurato.bsky.social graphic novel www.mygayopinion.com/19862/mike-c...
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At July's Picture + Panel, Mike Curato ( @mikecurato.bsky.social) and K. Wroten will talk about the idea of Queer Communities. We hope to see you on 7/7 at 7pm at the Boston Figure Arts Center!
More information at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
More information at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
June 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
At July's Picture + Panel, Mike Curato ( @mikecurato.bsky.social) and K. Wroten will talk about the idea of Queer Communities. We hope to see you on 7/7 at 7pm at the Boston Figure Arts Center!
More information at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
More information at www.bostoncomicarts.org/event-detail...
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New book event announcement with @mikecurato.bsky.social July 7th! Boston!
June 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
New book event announcement with @mikecurato.bsky.social July 7th! Boston!
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Had a great evening at #Bombyx celebrating @mikecurato.bsky.social's brilliant graphic novel, GAYSIANS!!!
#Gaysians @studiojjk.bsky.social @heidieys.bsky.social @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social
#Gaysians @studiojjk.bsky.social @heidieys.bsky.social @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Had a great evening at #Bombyx celebrating @mikecurato.bsky.social's brilliant graphic novel, GAYSIANS!!!
#Gaysians @studiojjk.bsky.social @heidieys.bsky.social @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social
#Gaysians @studiojjk.bsky.social @heidieys.bsky.social @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social
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It’s still #PrideMonth let’s celebrate with an adult #graphicnovel debut by YA author @mikecurato.bsky.social with the #audiobook read by a full cast! bookshop.org/a/102434/978... #library #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #lgbtq #book #librarian #bookrecommendation #librarians
June 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
It’s still #PrideMonth let’s celebrate with an adult #graphicnovel debut by YA author @mikecurato.bsky.social with the #audiobook read by a full cast! bookshop.org/a/102434/978... #library #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #lgbtq #book #librarian #bookrecommendation #librarians
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Walid and his family had been out of touch during the Gaza internet blackout but ik relieved to know after a check in that theyre still alive. Please help if you can. chuffed.org/project/1253...
URGENT: support twins Seela and Sidra ( 4 y/o) to survive!!
We are Seela and Sidra, we are just children, twin sisters surviving in Gaza. We write this with the help of our buddy, Sister Claudia. Because we ourselves have trouble finding the words to understan...
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June 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Walid and his family had been out of touch during the Gaza internet blackout but ik relieved to know after a check in that theyre still alive. Please help if you can. chuffed.org/project/1253...