Age Group:
Young Adult
Genre:
Coming-of-age, glbtq, realistic fiction
Honours:
ALA’s Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults (2004)
Summary:
Paul is a confident, gay teen in a fairly liberal community. But all that changes when he meets Noah, a boy he’s instantly attracted to. As their relationship develops, Paul finds himself questioning his friendships and his ex-es. His best friend Joni is obsessed with her new boyfriend Chuck. His ex-boyfriend Kyle won’t go away. And his other best friend Tony finds himself on lock down after his parents find out he’s gay. After making a huge mistake, Paul’s got to find a way to keep the peace and win back his first true love.
My Thoughts:
Quirky, amusing and well written. David Levithan’s book is a must read for anyone, regardless of sexual preference.
Borrow Boy Meets Boy from your local VPL library today!
For more teenage antics from a gay perspective, try Totally Joe by James Howe. It has an average rating of 4 out of 5 on Goodreads!
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