Books by Crystal
In addition to her work as a diversity educator and the founder of Queer Edge Monterey, Crystal Libby is also a bilingual author whose work spans language learning, queer storytelling, and educational nonfiction. Her books reflect a passion for inclusion, cultural connection, and making complex topics accessible to all readers.
Explore Crystal’s published and upcoming works below.
French à la Carte
Now Available – Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, and Adio-Book
French à la Carte is a witty and engaging collection of bilingual short stories designed for French learners at beginner and intermediate levels. Each story is presented in three formats:
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Line-by-line translation
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Paragraph-by-paragraph translation
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Immersive dialogue, where one character speaks French and the other responds in English
Whether you’re learning French for travel, teaching a class, or just love clever storytelling, this book offers a refreshing and fun way to build fluency.
📘 Buy on Amazon
🏫 Available at IngramSpark for bookstores & libraries
🎧 Available on Audible
Amplified Voices
Coming Soon – A Guide to LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity in Schools, Workplaces, and Communities
Amplified Voices is an accessible, thoughtful guide for anyone looking to create more inclusive and affirming environments for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Grounded in Crystal Libby’s professional experience as a trainer and advocate, this book offers practical advice, real-world examples, and action steps for educators, HR teams, and community leaders.
This book forms the foundation of Queer Edge Monterey's mission: equipping people to be safe, informed, and powerful allies.
Upwelling
In Progress – A Queer Gothic Story Set in Monterey, CA
In the fog-swept town of Monterey, a reclusive writer settles into a cliffside home overlooking the ruins of a long-burned lighthouse—and discovers a trail of clues regarding her landlord's grandmother's unfinished business and dark past. As the two of them follow bread crumbs of the coast's queer dark history, buried secrets rise from the waves, forcing both the living and the dead to confront what was lost—and what still lingers.
Upwelling explores queer love, grief, and the haunting legacy of erasure that lingers in the mist.