LGBT Young Adult Literature
A Guide for Readers, Teachers, and Parents
LGBT Pride Flag, a common symbol for the LGBT community
Welcome to the LGBT Young Adult Literature wikibook. This wikibook is intended to be an introduction to young adult literature written with LGBT content. Trends and themes will be discussed, making reference to particular books that fit within the LGBT spectrum. Additionally, books dealing with LGBT issues will be summarized, for the interest of young readers, parents or teachers. Questions about this project can be asked on the Talk Page. Anyone who wishes to contribute to this project should read the Contributors page, and then edit boldly!
Chapters
- Introduction
- History
- Glossary
Themes
- Bullying
- Coming of Age
- Coming Out
- First Love
- Guilt
- Homosexuality as a Phase
- Parental Interference
- Religion
- Tragedy
- Transsexuality
Book Summaries
- Annie on My Mind (Nancy Garden, 1982)
- Boy Meets Boy (David Levithan, 2003)
- Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (Jeanette Winterson, 1985)
Further Reading
- Writing Adolescent Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction with Gay/Lesbian Content, 1969-2009 -- a comprehensive list of LGBT young adult literature, compiled by Professor Christine Jenkins
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