Lily Alvarado, Author at Autostraddle

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short stories

Human Sacrifices by María Fernanda Ampuero

“Human Sacrifices” Is a Latine and Feminist Gothic Must-Read

Gothic is the instrument by which Latine authors have historically been able to explore coloniality, migration, violence, and other horrors of Latin American society.

Lily Alvarado —

May 15, 2023

mental health

health

Autism Is Not a Trend, but There Are Problems With How It’s Discussed Online

Health conditions and disabilities are more than how many views a 20-second clip gets or the number of comments under a post. It’s real-life shit that can affect the core…

Lily Alvarado —

Apr 29, 2023

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new york city

lgbt book reviews

Explore NYC’s Underground Queer and Trans Rave Scene in “Raving”

Readers are constantly reminded that so much of what makes white-dominated raves comes from Black culture.

Lily Alvarado —

Mar 14, 2023

new york

A blonde woman with blue eyes is filming a TikTok while making a sad pouty face. She is framed by a ring light, against a blue wall.

politics + activism

The NYC TikTok Influencer to Gentrification Pipeline

Landlords and leaders care about nothing more than collecting bread in their pockets. TikTok influencers are tools of their capitalist schemes.

Lily Alvarado —

Feb 17, 2023

education

Practical Magic

books are piled to the right side with an open book on top of them, and a blurred out bookshelf is visible in the background

school

Practical Magic: How to Take a Decolonial Approach to Educating

We must build a world in which the model for education is holistic, liberating, and guarantees that each student is valued.

Lily Alvarado —

Jan 16, 2023

This Changed My Life

The author Lily Alvarado wearing mint green ear loops and a gray hoodie

shopping

These Earplugs Changed My Life, Help Me Sleep Better Than Ever

I’m getting more sleep, and I’ve started wearing them casually as I’m doing homework in the library or taking the bus to work.

Lily Alvarado —

Jan 9, 2023

netflix

tv feature

“Dead End: Paranormal Park” and “Heartbreak High” Are for Autistic Queer Girls

Seeing Norma’s and Quinni’s nuanced portrayals of autistic queer teen girls heals the confused, scared, and incredibly lonely autistic queer teen girl I once was. And I’m so damn happy…

Lily Alvarado —

Dec 14, 2022