LGBT themes in speculative fiction

Okay, so you know how stories are made up of different characters? Some stories have characters who are attracted to people of the opposite gender, like how a boy might like a girl or a girl might like a boy. But in some stories, there are characters who like people of the same gender, like how a boy might like another boy or a girl might like another girl.

These characters are called LGBT, which stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.

Now, imagine you're reading or watching a story that's not set in the real world but somewhere totally different, like in space or a magical kingdom. That's called speculative fiction.

Sometimes creators of speculative fiction include LGBT characters in their stories. This is important because in the real world, not everyone is attracted to people of the opposite gender, and it's good for everyone to feel represented in stories.

It can also help people to understand that it's okay to love whoever they want, no matter what gender they are.

So, when you read or watch a story with LGBT characters and themes in speculative fiction, you're learning about different perspectives and ideas. It's fun and exciting to explore new worlds and meet interesting characters, no matter who they love!