Cryptopedia

Poetry. Fiction. LGBTQIA Studies. California Interest. Classroom guide and introduction inside written by author. CRYPTOPEDIA by Andrew Demcak speaks directly to the secret sides of our beings, to our shadow-selves. It is the oldest story we have, and it wants to be told. This collection comes from a place where children go missing, where monsters roam freely, and urban myths transform into realities.

Andrew Demcá k is a poet and novelist, the author of six poetry collections and eight Young Adult novels. His books have been featured by The American Library Association, The Lambda Literary Foundation, The Best American Poetry, Kirkus Reviews, and Poets & Writers. He was selected to be the keynote speaker at the California Library Association's annual conference to celebrate his contributions to LGBTQ+ Young Adult literature.