Society does not make it easy for young people, regardless of their sexual orientation, to find accurate, nonjudgmental information about homosexuality. It makes it even more difficult for young homosexuals to find positive role models in fiction either written or published expressly for them or - if published for adults - relevant to them and their lives. This book examines these issues and critically evaluates the body of literature published for young adults that offers homosexual themes and characters.

By Michael Cart and Christine A. Jenkins

Part 1 Timeline of Events Relevant to GLBTQ Youth Part 2 Introduction Chapter 3 1. Give Us Faces Chapter 4 2. The 1970s: What Donovan Wrought Chapter 5 3. The 1980s: Annie on My Mind and Beyond Chapter 6 4. The 1990s: Was More Less? Chapter 7 5. A New Literature for a New Century? Chapter 8 6. What a Wonderful World? Some Final Thoughts Part 9 Appendix A: Model for GLBTQ Portrayals/Inclusion in YA Fiction Part 10 Appendix B: Bibliography of Secondary Sources Part 11 Appendix C: Young Adult Novels with GLBTQ Content, 1969-2004, Author/Title Bibliography with GLBTQ Portrayal, Inclusion and Narrative Role Part 12 Appendix D: Young Adult Fiction with GLBTQ Content, 1969-2004: A Chronological Bibliography Part 13 Index Part 14 About the Authors