From: Aaron Hartzler <webmaster>
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 11:15:26 -0700

I think one of the great things we're seeing is the assimilation of gay characters into YA literature where the major issues that they are struggling with don't necessarily center around angst about their sexual orientation. The phenomenal SOMEDAY THIS PAIN WILL BE USEFUL TO YOU by Peter Cameron is a stellar example of this, and must-read for anyone interested in LGBTQ literature geared towards a young audience.

 

Also, David Levithan's book BOY MEETS BOY is (in my humble opinion) the gold standard for teen novels that deal with gay characters. This book was one of the first to set a story about a gay teenager in a world where being gay wasn't something to weep and wail and gnash your teeth about.

 

And why aren't there more good picture books like Tomie dePaola's classic OLIVER BUTTON IS A SISSY? As a kid, I so identified with this brilliant and simple story about a boy who likes to do traditionally "non-boy" things. Twenty-some years later it's still incredibly relevant.

 

Aaron Hartzler

Director, Communications & Design

Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) 8271 Beverly Boulevard | Los Angeles, CA 90048

Ph: (323) 782-1010 | Fax: (323) 782-1892

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