This Book Is Gay (Revised and Updated Edition)

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Synopsis
The bestselling young adult non-fiction book on sexuality and gender! Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender. Queer. 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.There's a long-running joke that, after "coming out," a lesbian, gay guy, bisexual, or trans person should receive a membership card and instruction manual. THIS IS THAT INSTRUCTION MANUAL. You're welcome.Inside you'll find the answers to all the questions you ever wanted to ask, with topics like:Stereotypes — the facts and fictionComing out as LGBTWhere to meet people like youThe ins and outs of gay sexStereotypes — the facts and fictionHow to flirtAnd so much more!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:Anyone with questionsParents of gay kids and other LGBT youthEducators looking for advice about the LGBTQIA+ communityPraise for This Book is Gay:A Guardian Best Book of the Year2018 Garden State Teen Book Award Winner"The book every LGBT person would have killed for as a teenager, told in the voice of a wise best friend. Frank, warm, funny, USEFUL." —Patrick Ness, New York Times bestselling author"This egregious gap has now been filled to a fare-thee-well by Dawson's book."—Booklist *STARRED REVIEW*
Copyright:
2015

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
272 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781492617846
Related ISBNs:
9781492617839
Publisher:
Sourcebooks
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
James Dawson
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Teens, Health, Mind and Body, Humor, Sociology
Grade Levels:
Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
Reading Age:
14–17
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Introduction by:
David Levithan

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