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From: Ellen Levine <ellenlev>
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 13:42:17 -0400
Two fine books by Liza Ketchum. The first, ?Twelve Days in August,? about homophobia on the high school soccer field, and attendant bullying, harassment, and courage. On the ALA's list of "Books for the Reluctant Reader;" A "Project 21" Book, 1996; New York Public Library's "Books for the Teenage" list, 1994; Oklahoma Sequoyah Award master list 1995; Recommended by the National Conference of Christians and Jews for their "Human Family, Learning to Live Together" list for 1993.
And the splendid sequel, ?Blue Coyote,? follows the star soccer player, surfer, and budding graphic artist?to Los Angeles. An adventure that addresses issues of friendship, family, and sexual identity. Nominated for a Lamda Literary Award. A "Project 21" Book for 1998. New York Public Library list of "Books for the Teenage" 1998. Both back in print.
Received on Tue 27 May 2008 12:42:17 PM CDT
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 13:42:17 -0400
Two fine books by Liza Ketchum. The first, ?Twelve Days in August,? about homophobia on the high school soccer field, and attendant bullying, harassment, and courage. On the ALA's list of "Books for the Reluctant Reader;" A "Project 21" Book, 1996; New York Public Library's "Books for the Teenage" list, 1994; Oklahoma Sequoyah Award master list 1995; Recommended by the National Conference of Christians and Jews for their "Human Family, Learning to Live Together" list for 1993.
And the splendid sequel, ?Blue Coyote,? follows the star soccer player, surfer, and budding graphic artist?to Los Angeles. An adventure that addresses issues of friendship, family, and sexual identity. Nominated for a Lamda Literary Award. A "Project 21" Book for 1998. New York Public Library list of "Books for the Teenage" 1998. Both back in print.
Received on Tue 27 May 2008 12:42:17 PM CDT
