Representing the Rainbow in Young Adult Literature: LGBTQ+ Content Since 1969

by Christine A Jenkins and Michael Cart

Discussions of gender and sexuality have become part of mainstream conversations and are being reflected in the work of more and more writers of fiction, particularly in literature aimed at young adult audiences. But young readers, regardless of their sexual orientation, don't always know what books offer well-rounded portrayals of queer characters and situations. Fortunately, finding positive role models in fiction that features LGBTQ+ themes has...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442278064
• ISBN13: 9781442278066
• Release Date: March 2018
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 17 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 12