Say No to Hate: Notable Gay/Lesbian Books (page 4)

CHILDREN'S

Released: June 1, 2009

SPROUT

by Dale Peck

"Dedicated readers, especially young gays in the square states, will identify—and it's important enough for that reason. (Fiction. YA)"

When he was twelve, Daniel's dad packed the two of them up and moved from New York to Buhler, Kan. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: May 1, 2004

LUNA

by Julie Anne Peters

"The first of its kind—well done and essential for every library serving young adults. (Fiction. YA)"

Groundbreaking, finely tuned realism about a transsexual teen. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: May 1, 2007

FREAK SHOW

by James St. James

"A groundbreaking, eye-opening, romantic, bittersweet story of one boy's determination to seek acceptance for who he is and right the wrongs of his world, one dress at a time. (Fiction. YA)"

On the first day of school, Billy Bloom arrives on the scene decked out in full Vivienne Westwood pirate regalia, complete with tights, pearls, a sword, gold teeth and a Cap'n Crunch hat. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2008

MOUSETRAPS

by Pat Schmatz, illustrated by Bill Hauser

"Both chilling and sweet. (Fiction. 13-15)"

Adorable cartoons of mice getting caught in Rube Goldberg–esque mousetraps add a deceptively lighthearted note to Maxie's high-school tale. Read full book review >