Although you could also argue he isn't depending on just how you define popular and mainstream.
He is one of the main characters in a series of books with core readers being aged 9 to 12 years old. Although also loved by teenagers and adults.
Books that have sold in their millions around the world.
Books that have multiple copies in every bookshop and library.
Now I really don't want to upset those who are aware of other earlier books such as
The Misfits by James Howe
This is definitely a popular mainstream book by a well established author. Published more than 10 years ago and still available in print - with a central character being gay. If there was any book that could be heralded as the first it could well be this one.
Words That Start with B by Vikki Vansickle
Published in 2011, popular with great reviews, it is the first of a series of three books. Unfortunately not as widely available - be good if that could change.
Then there are a further pile of books that could be suggested. Click on the tab at the top of this blog to link to a page with a longer list of kid's books with gay characters.
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