Pub Date: May 5, 2009
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2006033121
Lexile Code: 0760
Features: Glossary, Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 12 to UP
Physical Info: 0.90" H x 8.10" L x 5.40" W ( 0.55 lbs) 272 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | Religious | Christian General | Social Themes | Dating and Relationships
Description: In an unforgettable novel, a Lambda Award-winning author tells the story of Paul, a religious high-school senior whose life is turned upside-down when he meets Manuel, who says he's both Christian and gay--two things Paul didn't think could coexist.
Brief description: Starting with Rainbow Boys, celebrating its 25th anniversary with a new edition, Alex Sanchez's ten novels for young people have won the hearts of readers around the world. Originally from Mexico, Alex received his masters in guidance and counseling and worked for many years as a youth and family counselor. He now lives in upstate New York. When not writing, he tours the United States talking with teens, librarians, and educators about the importance of teaching tolerance and self-acceptance. Visit him at www.AlexSanchez.com.
Review Quotes: "With candor, conviction, and compassion, Alex Sanchez dramatizes the plight of teens who struggle to balance their homosexuality and their deeply felt religious beliefs. An important, heartfelt book that deserves a wide readership." -- Michael Cart, editor of Love & Sex: Ten Stories of Truth