Becki Jayne Crossley
author
Hi there, I'm Becki (she/they) and I write stories full of gay panic, bisexual chaos and queer joy.My debut novel Tart, a queer YA romance, is out now with Bloomsbury!
Tart
When your world is crumbling around you, how do you make life sweet again?Libby's life is turned upside down when a video of her 'cheating' on her boyfriend, Dan, goes viral the night he has a serious bike accident. Now the whole school has turned on her and her only friend is Neha, the new girl everyone else ignores.If Dan doesn't wake up from his coma soon, the secret he's been carrying around might disappear along with him. And he's not the only one hiding things - Neha's been crushing on Libby for months.But when Libby finds herself falling for Neha she worries that if she follows her heart she will betray the people she cares about most. Can she discover who she really is before she loses everyone?A heartwarming friends-to-lovers queer romance about coming out and finding yourself along the way. Perfect for fans of She Gets the Girl and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda.Available now!
Praise for Tart
"A heartwarming story, bursting with queer joy, which explores the beauty of finding yourself and your people. Tart tackles big themes with real heart, which is sure to resonate with YA readers in this knockout debut."
SIMON JAMES GREEN(Noah Can't Even, Boy Like Me)
"Bold, unapologetic and often laced with sweetness, Tart deftly explores self-acceptance and the pressures of being a teenager in the 21st century. I dare you not to fall in love with Libby and her journey!"
ANIKA HUSSAIN(Heartbreaker, This Is How You Fall In Love)
"Becki Jayne Crossley is the British Becky Albertalli. I absolutely adored Tart, a truly unputdownable YA novel with all the drama and chaos of teenage life blended seamlessly with small-town-queerness."
LIZZIE HUXLEY-JONES(Make You Mine This Christmas, Under the Mistletoe with You)
"An explosive, twisting, thrilling, witty and fresh story full of heart."
IAN EAGLETON(Glitter Boy)
"Becki Jayne Crossley does an incredible job of tackling the heavy issue of bullying (both online and in-person), while still managing to centre queer joy and the beauty of being unashamedly yourself."
GOODREADS REVIEW
"Probably the best queer book I've ever read."
GOODREADS REVIEW
"A beautifully woven story and I will definitely be reading again!"
GOODREADS REVIEW
About
Becki Jayne Crossley has had a book in her hands since before she could actually read, and since mastering the art of holding a pencil they've been writing down stories.As a bisexual author, Becki is passionate about queer YA stories that portray the realities of coming out and discovering your sexuality - especially considering the lack of stories they had like this while growing up.When not writing, Becki can be found reading at her favourite coffee shops around Nottingham, playing computers games badly, and occasionally painting things with questionable skill.Becki is represented by Saffron Dodd at ASH Literary.
Press Kit
Key Details
Name: Becki Jayne Crossley
Pronouns: she/they
Location: Nottingham, UK
Bio
Becki Jayne Crossley has had a book in her hands since before she could actually read, and since mastering the art of holding a pencil they've been writing down stories.As a bisexual author, Becki is passionate about queer YA stories that portray the realities of coming out and discovering your sexuality - especially considering the lack of stories they had like this while growing up.When not writing, Becki can be found reading at her favourite coffee shops around Nottingham, playing computers games badly, and occasionally painting things with questionable skill.
Books
Tart
Publisher: Bloomsbury YA
Release date: 14th August 2025
Genre: YA romance
Buy links: Bloomsbury, Waterstones, Bookshop.org, Amazon
Cover illustration: Sarah Long
ISBN: 1526684454
Length: 400 pages
Tagline: When your world is crumbling around you, how do you make life sweet again?
Blurb: Libby's life is turned upside down when a video of her 'cheating' on her boyfriend, Dan, goes viral the night he has a serious bike accident. Now the whole school has turned on her and her only friend is Neha, the new girl everyone else ignores.If Dan doesn't wake up from his coma soon, the secret he's been carrying around might disappear along with him. A secret that will change everything. And he's not the only one hiding things - Neha's been crushing on Libby for months .But when Libby finds herself falling for Neha she worries that if she follows her heart she will betray the people she cares about most. Can she discover who she really is before she loses everyone?A heartwarming friends-to-lovers queer romance about coming out and finding yourself along the way. Perfect for fans of She Gets the Girl and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda.
Contacts
Becki Jayne Crossley on Instagram
Becki Jayne Crossley on TikTokRepresented by: Saffron Dodd, ASH Literary
[email protected]Press and PR for Tart: Isabelle Tucker, Bloomsbury
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Events & Talks
I love getting to take part in events, festivals and panels, as well as creative writing workshops at schools, universities and youth groups, both in-person or virtually.Please check out the info below and get in touch via my contact form if you'd like to discuss a visit!
I'm based in Nottingham in the UK but am happy to travel for in-person visits.
My debut novel Tart is aimed at readers aged 12 to 18 but I'm comfortable talking to both young people and adults.
Depending on the audience and event, I'm happy talking about queer books, becoming an author, my writing process, my experience of the publishing industry, and general Q&As.
I can also run creative writing workshops that cover everything from coming up with ideas and developing characters/settings, to plotting a full story arc.
Previously I have appeared at content creator events, bookshop signings, panel discussions, Q&As, and university talks.
Fees
Virtual visit: £80
In-person session of up to one hour: £150 plus travel
In-person session of up to three hours: £250, plus travel
In-person full day session: £375, plus travel
Get in Touch
If you'd like to get in touch about my books and writing, please fill in the form below and I'll get back to you asap!