The Full Spectrum: A New Generation of Writing About Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Other Identities

Brief Description: A collection of poems, essays and stories by young people explores many sexual issues on the minds of kids today. Publisher Marketing: 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." Review Citations:

Kirkus Review - Children 06/01/2006 pg. 576 (EAN 9780375832901, Paperback) - *Starred Review

Booklist 05/15/2006 pg. 46 (EAN 9780375832901, Paperback) - *Starred Review

Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2006 pg. 168 (EAN 9780375832901, Paperback)

Publishers Weekly 06/26/2006 pg. 53 (EAN 9780375832901, Paperback)

School Library Journal 07/01/2006 pg. 121 (EAN 9780375832901, Paperback)

Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2006 pg. 464 (EAN 9780375832901, Paperback)

Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2006 pg. 506 (EAN 9780375832901, Paperback)

Lambda Book Report 11/01/2006 pg. 19 (EAN 9780375832901, Paperback)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2006 pg. 375 (EAN 9780375832901, Paperback)

Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2011 pg. 116 (EAN 9780375832901, Paperback)

Kirkus Review - Children 06/01/2006 pg. 576 (EAN 9780375932908, Library Binding) - *Starred Review

Booklist 05/15/2006 pg. 46 (EAN 9780375932908, Library Binding) - *Starred Review

Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2006 pg. 168 (EAN 9780375932908, Library Binding)

School Library Journal 07/01/2006 pg. 121 (EAN 9780375932908, Library Binding)

Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2006 pg. 464 (EAN 9780375932908, Library Binding)

Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2006 pg. 506 (EAN 9780375932908, Library Binding)

Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2006 pg. 18 (EAN 9780375932908, Library Binding)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2006 pg. 375 (EAN 9780375932908, Library Binding)

Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2007 pg. 16 (EAN 9780375932908, Library Binding)

Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2007 pg. 99 (EAN 9780375932908, Library Binding)

Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2009 pg. 89 (EAN 9780375932908, Library Binding)

Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2011 pg. 116 (EAN 9780375932908, Library Binding)

Contributor Bio:  Levithan, David David Levithan is the critically acclaimed author of eight books for teens, many of which have appeared on ALA's Best Books for Young Adults list, including Boy Meets Boy, for which he won a Lambda Literary Award. Contributor Bio:  Merrell, Billy Nico Medina is also the author of "Fat Hoochie Prom Queen "and "The Straight Road to Kylie. "He lives in New York City. Billy Merrell is the author of "Talking in the Dark. "He lives in New York City.