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Citation
Sanchez, Alex. Rainbow
Boys. New York: Simon & Shuster, 2001. Print.
Awards
- Abraham Lincoln Book Award Master List (IL)
- ALA Best Books For Young Adults
- Children's Literature Choice List
Three high school boys deal with coming out, their senior
year of high school, and their plans for the future.
Booktalk
Jason loves his girlfriend Debra, but he can’t get boys
off the brain. When he goes to the Rainbow Youth group meeting, he sees Kyle
and Nelson from his high school. Great. He knew it was a mistake. Now everyone at
school will know he’s – what, exactly? Jason isn’t even sure himself. Kyle
couldn’t believe Jason, basketball superstar and his biggest crush, might be
into guys. Does he even stand a chance? Nelson isn’t sure why seeing the way
Kyle reacted to Jason is making him so emotional. Nelson and Kyle are gay, and
they’re best friends, but it’s not like they’re in love with each other. Right?
Jason, Kyle, and Nelson take turns narrating chapters as
they go through their senior year of high school, figure out who they are and
who they love, and deal with coming out to their families and classmates. What
will the future hold for these Rainbow
Boys?
(Be sure to check out the back of the book for resources
on starting a Gay-Straight Alliance, support lines, and sexual health.)
Teen perspective:
“[The book is] based on 3 teens who
are my age, just starting to go to uni, having new life experiences, probably
one of the most informative LGBTQ books I've read in the past.” – Sam, 17.
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