Teens are more aware of sexuality and identity than ever, and they're looking for answers and insights, as well as a community of others. In order to help create that community, YA authors David Levithan and Billy Merrell have collected original poems, essays, and stories by young adults in their teens and early 20s. The Full Spectrum includes a variety of writers--gay, lesbian, bisexual, straight, transitioning, and questioning--on a variety of subjects: coming out, family, friendship, religion/faith, first kisses, break-ups, and many others.

This one of a kind collection will, perhaps, help all readers see themselves and the world around them in ways they might never have imagined. We have partnered with the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and a portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to them.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Rh Childrens Books
Published: 05/09/2006
ISBN: 9780375832901
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.70d

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 06/01/2006 pg. 576
Booklist 05/15/2006 pg. 46
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2006 pg. 168 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Publishers Weekly 06/26/2006 pg. 53
School Library Journal 07/01/2006 pg. 121
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2006 pg. 464
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2006 pg. 506 - Recommended
Lambda Book Report 11/01/2006 pg. 19
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2006 pg. 375 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 108134 / Full Spectrum: A New Generation of Writing about Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, a
Reading Level: 6.6 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 14