Am I Blue? Coming Out from the Silence
Sixteen original works of short fiction created for this anthology by a who's-who of accomplished authors of young adult literature "explore aspects of growing up gay or lesbian or with gay or lesbian friends or parents." The editor writes that "one out of ten teenagers attempts suicide. One out of three of those does so because of concern about being homosexual... The intention of this anthology is to tell challenging, honest, affecting stories that will open a window for all who seek to understand themselves or others." The authors are C. S. Adler, Francesca Lia Block, Bruce Coville, Nancy Garden, James Cross Giblin, Ellen Howard, M. E. Kerr, Jonathan London, Lois Lowry, Gregory Maguire, Lesléa Newman, Cristina Salat, William Sleator, Jacqueline Woodson, Jane Yolen and editor Marion Dane Bauer. A one-page biography for each author is included. ©1994 Cooperative Children's Book Center
CCBC Age Recommendation: Age 14 and older
Age Range:
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format:
Short Stories
Subjects:
Affirmation
Anthologies
Gays
Identity
Lesbians
LGBTQ+ Persons
Diversity subjects:
LGBTQ Character/Topic
LGBTQ Family
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Publish Year: 1994
Pages: 273
ISBN: 006024254X
CCBC Location: Fiction, Bauer