Dyer, Madeline & Thor, Rosie - Being Aro

Being Aro: A Collection of Aromantic Fiction about Love, Connection, and Empowerment

Author: Madeline Dyer & Rosie Thor

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Sci Fi, Short Stories

Pages: 298

Publisher: Page Street YA

Release Date: May 26, 2026

Format: Hardcover

Size (in cm): 21.7 (height) x 14.5 (width) x 2.5 (depth)

ISBN: 9798890034427

Synopsis:

Being Aro is a collection of short stories in genres like science fiction, fantasy, historical, and contemporary that shines a light on aromantic relationships and experiences, as well as the many other sub-identities under the aromantic umbrella.

From high-school matchmaking mishaps to battling book banning with dragons, this anthology is rich in imagination and diverse in its perspectives, showcasing aro characters that go on adventures, form friendships, and rise against the status quo.

Contributors include a mixture of established and emerging YA writers, such as Lammy Award-finalist Madeline Dyer, Lammy Award-nominated Rosiee Thor, USA Today bestselling Kemi Ashing-Giwa, and NYT bestselling authors Kalyn Josephson and Laura Pohl.

LGBT Themes:

• Aromantic spectrum

Relevant Tags:

Queer, Young Adult, Anthologies, LGBT, Short Stories, Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Romance