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APRIL 1, 2012
Not so much a coming out as a coming up, Anna's quiet, rich story will work its way into readers' hearts. Full review >
MARCH 13, 2012
No simple coming-out story, this many-layered effort is gritty, warm and ultimately hopeful. Full review >
JULY 12, 2011
But beneath the politics and too many lists of hip-hop/rap artists lies a touching story of impossible first love between... Full review >
MARCH 1, 2012
While in the end there are some plotlines left untied in slice-of-life fashion, the bittersweet resolution of the main... Full review >
FEB. 7, 2012
Rich with detail and emotion, a sophisticated read for teens and adults alike. Full review >
NOV. 1, 2011
A true mystery with something to offer teens of any orientation. Full review >
JULY 26, 2011
Cocky but playful—“I had just the slightest touch of color in my cheeks. I’d given myself a manicure. I looked beyond... Full review >
SEPT. 13, 2011
Overall, this insightful and deeply felt novel makes a valuable contribution to an underexplored topic and is highly... Full review >
SEPT. 1, 2011
Early in the summer of 2006, Scout comes to Greenpoint, Brooklyn, looking for someone to make music with. Kid, who plays... Full review >
MARCH 27, 2012
An accessible, if not original, take on coming out and overcoming adversity. (Fiction. 12 & up) Full review >
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