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"rainbow" reads for teens and almost teens
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Totally JoeTotally Joe by James Howe
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $2.30
This is an awesome book for kids age twelve and up. The focus of the book is a group of middle schoolers dubbed "the misfits" of wich Joe is a part of and Joe is just trying to figure out how to be true to himself.
The MisfitsThe Misfits by James Howe
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Another Joe book!
Annie on My MindAnnie on My Mind by Nancy Garden
Buy new: $8.00 / Used from: $3.57
The BBC once produced a performance from this classic.
Deliver Us from EvieDeliver Us from Evie by M. E. Kerr
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.01
M.E. Kerr has a few titles related to this subject.
Kissing KateKissing Kate by Lauren Myracle
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $3.64
Boy Meets BoyBoy Meets Boy by David Levithan
Buy new: $8.95 / Used from: $1.97
A rare read for teens.
Baby Be-Bop (Weetzie Bat)Baby Be-Bop (Weetzie Bat) by Francesca Lia Block
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The now out of print story of Duck's life. I would recommend the entire series of course!
Dangerous Angels: The Weetzie Bat BooksDangerous Angels: The Weetzie Bat Books by Francesca Lia Block
Buy new: $9.59 / Used from: $0.33
LOVE!
Beautiful Boys: Two Weetzie Bat Books (Weetzie Bat)Beautiful Boys: Two Weetzie Bat Books (Weetzie Bat) by Francesca Lia Block
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Ditto! Baby be Bop can be found in this volume.
Am I Blue?: Coming Out from the SilenceAm I Blue?: Coming Out from the Silence by Marion Dane Bauer
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i love the story by Bruce Coville...
Kissing the Witch: Old Tales in New SkinsKissing the Witch: Old Tales in New Skins by Emma Donoghue
Buy new: $9.59 / Used from: $1.89
Creative retellings of well known fairy tales...
Alice On The OutsideAlice On The Outside by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.01
I adore this entire series. The ups and downs of going through puberty told matter of factly. In this book, a school expirement helps Alice understand that even those she think she knows aren't always what they seem, and that can be a good thing.
Free Your MindFree Your Mind by Ellen Bass
Buy new: $16.95 / Used from: $0.58
Another good one to have on hand. Personal essays and stories.
Queer 13: Lesbian And Gay Writers Recall Seventh GradeQueer 13: Lesbian And Gay Writers Recall Seventh Grade by Clifford Chase
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $0.34
and another...
GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Queer and Questioning TeensGLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Queer and Questioning Teens by Kelly Huegel
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $7.00
LunaLuna by Julie Anne Peters
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $1.55
Not exactly about a gay youth but this one is groundbreaking. Luna is the alter ego of Liam who has known he wantes to be a girl from a very young age. Heartbreaking.
The Drowning of Stephan JonesThe Drowning of Stephan Jones by Bette Greene
Buy used from: $0.48
this one had me me distraught i cried myself to sleep.
Keeping You a SecretKeeping You a Secret by Julie Anne Peters
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $1.72
Peters just does this so well...
Girl Walking BackwardsGirl Walking Backwards by Bett Williams
Buy new: $11.16 / Used from: $2.82
Backstabber (Sweet Valley High Sr. Year(TM))Backstabber (Sweet Valley High Sr. Year(TM)) by Francine Pascal
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i know, you're thinkng "What? Sweet Valley High?" But seriously, for the Senior Year series they did manage to introduce a gay character named Andy.