Edited by Marion Dane Bauer
Published: 1995 Publisher: Harper Teen
Paperback: 288 pages ISBN: 0064405877
Genre: Short stories
Recommended for children ages 12+ and grades 7-12.
Plot Summary:
This book is a collection of short stories written by notable young adult authors. Each story is unique, yet each story deals with growing up gay or with gay parents or friends. The stories are candid, honest, and moving. This book is the first ever YA anthology devoted to lesbian and gay themes. There are 18 stories total that range from dealing with coming out to first love to homophobia.
Evaluation:
This is an important, timely book. Though it may seem slightly outdated at this point, the stories are still engaging and gripping. There is a huge range of stories and voices and that makes this book interesting to all different readers. There is an option to read one story, to pick a few, or to read the whole book cover to cover. Some stories are funny, some are sad, and all are touching. Overall, this is a great book and a great teaching tool as the stories are short and engaging. As well, this book relates to students who may identify as gay but also to students who identify as straight but have gay friends, relatives, etc. It is a unique book in that way as some of the stories are about heterosexual people who are still dealing with homophobia and other such issues in their own life. This book is an excellent teaching tool.
Content Area:
English
Content Area Standards for English:
CA Common Core State Standards
CCSS Grade 7 Standard for Reading Literature:
Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.
CA English Language Arts Standards
CA English Language Arts Standard Grade 7 Literary Response and Analysis
Identify and analyze recurring themes across works (e.g., the value of bravery, loyalty, and friendship; the effects of loneliness).
Links:
CDC Links to GLBTQ Resources
Summaries and Information About Each Story
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