Leah Johnson on love in all its forms

<p>This episode of season 5 we’re joined by the incredible and award-winning author Leah Johnson. Reflecting (and cringing) back on a Facebook 30 day challenge post (remember those?!!), Leah talks us through growing up as a queer black girl. Reflecting on self-esteem, early relationships and romantic versus familial love and coming out, Leah shares invaluable life lessons for teenagers, encouraging us to love and allow ourselves freedom and room to grow.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Leah has two incredible books out now, <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/books/you-should-see-me-in-a-crown/9780702304323" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>You Should See Me In A Crown</em></a> won the Stonewall book honor, and is available from all good bookshops. Her latest novel <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/books/rise-to-the-sun/9780702309502" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Rise to the Sun</em></a> was released earlier this summer, and is available now!</p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>