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


Cover art for SPROUT
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2009

"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 >
Cover art for LUNA
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2004

"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 >
Cover art for FREAK SHOW
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2007

"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 >
Cover art for MOUSETRAPS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2008
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 >
Cover art for THE MEANING OF MATTHEW
NONFICTION
Released: Aug. 20, 2009

"Honest and inspiring."
A mother's memoir of her young son, his murder and the effect on a galvanized public. Read full book review >
Cover art for SECRET HISTORIAN
NONFICTION
Released: Aug. 24, 2010

"A vivid, candid portrait."
Provocative biography of a little-known university professor turned sex researcher and pornographer. Read full book review >