About this title: Sixteen original short stories about growing up gay or lesbian or with gay or lesbian parents or friends. Covering a broad range of styles and tones, contributors include such prominent young adult authors as Marion Dane Bauer, Lois Lowry, Bruce Coville, M.E. Kerr, William Sleator, Jacqueline Woodson, and Jane Yolen. A portion of the royalties is being donated to the Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays to support their Respect All Youth program.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date Published: 4/15/1995
ISBN-13:9780064405874ISBN:0064405877
Description: New. 0064405877 Brand New Book With Remainder Mark. May Have Slight Shelf Wear. In-Stock Now For Immediate Secure Packaging & Delivery. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Trophy Pr, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780064405874ISBN:0064405877
Description: Very Good. 0-06-440587-7. Softcover, in Very Good condition, no stamps or writing, each of these stories is original, each is by a noted author for young adults, and each honestly portrays its subject and theme-growing up gay or lesbian, or with gay or lesbian parents or friends, straight spine without creases, looks close to new, read more
"I have recommended this book several times. If you or someone you know is struggling with coming out as a lesbian or gay man, this is the perfect gift. It is a compilation of the stories of people from all kinds of backgrounds as they work through coming out to parents, friends, coworkers, relatives. During a time that can be a little frightening, it reminds you that you are not alone in your journey. Love it."
"This book probably saved my sanity when, as a teenager, I realized I might be gay*. It has sixteen short stories about different aspects of being gay or knowing gay people - some sad, some happy, some in-between - and being a teenager. In addition to being a good book in itself, it is also a fabulous resource for finding authors who have written other books about gay teenagers, or at least who are sensitive to the issues. The book is also appropriate for adults, although the issues are going to be different. We read several stories from this book out loud during gay-straight alliance meetings in college, and they were a great way to start conversations, especially about people's own experiences.
The book could possibly use an update sometime in the next several years, as the collective experiences of teenagers today (at least in the bigger cities or more progressive areas) is changing for the better. Gay teenagers who have had fewer incidences of hate may feel less connected to this book than those who felt they were silenced more powerfully just ten or fifteen years ago.
*I use "gay" interchangeably for GLBTQQIII, with no offense meant to any of the other subgroups who might also find this book helpful."
"I think I found this because I knew Francesca Lia Block had a story in it. It was pretty good and I think that most high school kids, gay or otherwise, should have the opportunity to read this. It is a pretty excellent volume of short stories."
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