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This book is gay / James Dawson ; illustrations by Spike Gerrell ; introduction by David Levithan.

Dawson, Juno (Author). Dawson, James (Added Author). Gerrell, Spike. (Added Author).

Summary:

This book is part of our Book Sanctuary collection. A Book Sanctuary is a physical or digital space that actively protects the freedom to read. It provides shelter and access to endangered books. Launched by Chicago Public Library in 2022, The Book Sanctuary initiative brings attention to challenged titles, and commits to making these books accessible. Innisfil ideaLAB & Library's Book Sanctuary Collection represents books that have been challenged, censored or removed from a public library or school in North America. More than 50 adult, teen, and children's books are in our collection and are available for browsing and borrowing in our branches and online. Explore the collection to learn more about why these books were challenged.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1492617822
  • ISBN: 9781492617822
  • Physical Description: vi, 264 pages : illustrations
  • Publisher: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Fire, [2015]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally published: London : Hot Key Books, 2014.
This book was banned and challenged for 2SLGBTQIA+ content, providing sexual education, and because it was claimed to be sexually explicit.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes Internet addresses.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 20.99

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Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Cookstown Branch YA 306.766 Daw 2021 31681010347458 YADULT GN Available -
Lakeshore Branch YA 306.766 Daw 2021 31681010347466 BOOK SANCTUARY Available -

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https://www.innisfilidealab.ca/book-sanctuary/

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  • Baker & Taylor
    A British author of teen fiction offers basic information about the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender experience, including terms, religious issues, coming out, and sex acts, for people of all orientations, including the merely curious.
  • Sourcebooks Inc.

    "The book every LGBT person would have killed for as a teenager, told in the voice of a wise best friend. Frank, warm, funny, USEFUL." —Patrick Ness, bestselling author

    Lesbian. Bisexual. Queer. Transgender. Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who's ever dared to wonder. This book is for YOU.

    There's a long-running joke that, after "coming out," a lesbian, gay guy, bisexual, or trans person should receive a membership card and instruction manual. THIS IS THAT INSTRUCTION MANUAL. You're welcome.

    Inside you'll find the answers to all the questions you ever wanted to ask: from sex to politics, hooking up to stereotypes, coming out and more. This candid, funny, and uncensored exploration of sexuality and what it's like to grow up LGBT also includes real stories from people across the gender and sexual spectrums, not to mention hilarious illustrations.

    You will be entertained. You will be informed. But most importantly, you will know that however you identify (or don't) and whomever you love, you are exceptional. You matter. And so does this book.

    One of The Guardian's Best Books of the Year

    "This egregious gap has now been filled to a fare-thee-well by Dawson's book..." — Booklist (Starred)

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