Author: Juno Dawson
Publisher & Date: Sourcebooks Fire, 7 Sep 2021
Page Count: 320 pages
ISBN: 978-1728254326
Age/Reading Level: 13-18/Grade 8-12
Representation:
Other Information:
Book Information
Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender. Queer. Intersex. Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who’s ever dared to wonder. This book is for YOU.
This candid, funny, and uncensored exploration of sexuality and what it’s like to grow up LGBTQ also includes real stories from people across the gender and sexual spectrums, not to mention hilarious illustrations.
You will be entertained. You will be informed. But most importantly, you will know that however you identify (or don’t) and whomever you love, you are exceptional. You matter. And so does this book.
This book is for: LGBTQIA+ teens, tweens, and adults; Readers looking to learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community, Parents of gay kids and other LGBT youth, Educators looking for advice about the LGBTQIA+ community
Challenges & Bans
This book has been challenged for its inclusion of LGBTQIA+ characters, topics, and discussions; as well as allegation that it promotes a specific “alternative lifestyle”.
Specific Challenges*:
Awards & Accolades
Garden State Teen Book Award, Guardian Best Book of the Year
