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377 pp.
| Little
| May, 2019
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TradeISBN 978-0-316-52465-0$17.99
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EbookISBN 978-0-316-52464-3
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YA
Henstra uses the epistolary format with great success in this novel about the burgeoning romance between sophomore Jonathan Hopkirk ("Jo"), an openly gay poetry and music lover, and senior football star Adam Kurlansky ("Kurl"). Perhaps there's melodrama in this couple's beautiful love, and in how spectacularly it's challenged by devastating conflicts, but this is what makes the book such an epic, sweeping romance--and gay teens deserve more of those.
Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2019
48 pp.
| Lerner
| April, 2017
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LibraryISBN 978-1-5124-3456-9$31.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-5124-3457-6
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4-6
Gateway Biographies series.
The lives of two well-known (and somewhat notorious) public figures are outlined in these no-frills, cursory introductions. Prince's profile follows his evolving musical career and daring artistic identity up to his unexpected death. Trump's focuses more narrowly on a few business, entertainment, and political successes preceding his presidency; while providing accurate background information, this book is already outdated. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Gateway Biographies titles: Prince and Donald Trump.
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4-6
Transcending Race in America: Biographies of Biracial Achievers series.
These biracial (or multiracial) achievers are revealed through their backgrounds, goals, accomplishments, and obstacles overcome. Parks and Du Bois are examined against the historical context of racial inequality and injustice, the others in light of contemporary struggles. The pages, jam-packed with pull-quotes, sidebars, and crisp photographs, are difficult to navigate. There are seven other fall 2009 books in this series. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Transcending Race in America: Biographies of Biracial Achievers titles: David Blaine, Rosa Parks, Alicia Keys, Prince, Soledad O'Brien, and W. E. B. Du Bois.