Original stories by C. S. Adler, Marion Dane Bauer, Francesca Lia Block, Bruce Coville, Nancy Garden, James Cross Giblin, Ellen Howard, M. E. Kerr, Jonathan London, Lois Lowry, Gregory Maguire, LeslÉa Newman, Cristina Salat, William Sleator, Jacqueline Woodson, and Jane Yolen
Each of these stories is original, each is by a noted author for young adults, and each honestly portrays its subject and themegrowing up gay or lesbian, or with gay or lesbian parents or friends.
The ALAN Review
Marion Dane Bauer has put together sixteen vignettes about gay adolescent experiences. Some are humorous and all are well written, compassionate, and insightful. She writes from personal experience, blending fact and fiction to illustrate how the self-discovery process of adolescence brings about an awareness of sexual orientation. Other well known contributors are Lois Lowry, William Sleator, and M. E. Kerr. Each piece is followed by the author's notes on what inspired the story. My favorite is Nancy Garden's "Parents' Night" because it shows the varied reactions to self-disclosure or coming out. Each selection is concise and meaningful and therefore ideal for class discussion. The collection would be appropriate for parents, educators, and students in grades eight through college.
Categories:
- Teen & Young Adult
- Social Issues
- LGBTQ+ Issues
- Social Issues
Publisher : HarperTeen
Author : Bauer, Marion Dane
Language : English
Edition : Reprint
Published :1995-04-15
Number Of Pages : 288
Binding : Paperback
ISBN-10 : 0064405877
ISBN-13 : 9780064405874
Item weight : 0.75 lb
Dimensions : 1 in x 5.5 in x 8.2 in
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