grl2grl

by Julie Anne Peters
grl2grl
Author: Julie Anne Peters
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2009-10-14
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0316086746
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An enthralling short story collection that delves into the lives and loves of queer teenage girls, by National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters. In this honest, emotionally captivating short story collection, renowned author and National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters offers a stunning portrayal of young women as they navigate the hurdles of relationships and sexual identity. From the young lesbian taking her first steps toward coming out to the two strangers who lock eyes across a crowded train, from the transgender teen longing for a sense of self to the girl whose abusive father has turned her to stone, Peters is the master of creating characters whose own vulnerability resonates with readers and stays with them long after the last page is turned. Grl2grl shows the rawness of teenage emotion as young girls become women and begin to discover the intricacies of love, dating, and sexuality.

grl2grl

by Julie Anne Peters
grl2grl
Author: Julie Anne Peters
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2009-10-31
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0316086746
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An enthralling short story collection that delves into the lives and loves of queer teenage girls, by National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters. In this honest, emotionally captivating short story collection, renowned author and National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters offers a stunning portrayal of young women as they navigate the hurdles of relationships and sexual identity. From the young lesbian taking her first steps toward coming out to the two strangers who lock eyes across a crowded train, from the transgender teen longing for a sense of self to the girl whose abusive father has turned her to stone, Peters is the master of creating characters whose own vulnerability resonates with readers and stays with them long after the last page is turned. Grl2grl shows the rawness of teenage emotion as young girls become women and begin to discover the intricacies of love, dating, and sexuality.

Keeping You a Secret

by Julie Anne Peters
Keeping You a Secret
Author: Julie Anne Peters
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2007-07-31
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0316025755
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National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters delivers a moving, modern classic love story with a coming out theme -- now with a fresh, redesigned cover! With a steady boyfriend, the position of Student Council President, and a chance to go to an Ivy League college, high school life is just fine for Holland Jaeger. At least, it seems to be. But when Cece Goddard comes to school, everything changes. Cece and Holland have undeniable feelings for each other, but how will others react to their developing relationship? This moving love story between two girls is for fans of Nancy Garden's classic young adult coming out novel, Annie on My Mind. With her characteristic humor and breezy style, Peters has captured the compelling emotions of young love.

Luna (National Book Award Finalist)

by Julie Anne Peters
Luna (National Book Award Finalist)
Author: Julie Anne Peters
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2008-09-15
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0316039896
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A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a National Book Award Finalist. Regan's brother Liam can't stand the person he is during the day. Like the moon from whom Liam has chosen his female name, his true self, Luna, only reveals herself at night. In the secrecy of his basement bedroom, Liam transforms himself into the beautiful girl he longs to be, with help from his sister's clothes and makeup. Now, everything is about to change: Luna is preparing to emerge from her cocoon. But are Liam's family and friends ready to welcome Luna into their lives? Compelling and provocative, this is an unforgettable novel about a transgender teen's struggle for self-identity and acceptance.

Define "Normal"

by Julie Anne Peters
Define
Author: Julie Anne Peters
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2008-11-16
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 031604640X
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What you see isn't always what you get in this funny and heart-wrenching story about two girls from different crowds who find common ground, by National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters. Antonia is a "nerd," and Jazz is a "punk." Antonia belongs to the math club; Jazz hangs out at the tattoo parlor. Antonia's parents are divorced and her mother suffers from depression. Jazz is from a wealthy, traditional family. But when these two very different girls find themselves facing each other in a peer-counseling program, they discover they have some surprising things in common. With both humor and heart, this absorbing read will keep readers thinking and laughing.

Between Mom and Jo

by Julie Anne Peters
Between Mom and Jo
Author: Julie Anne Peters
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2007-12-17
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 031602483X
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A heartfelt family story from National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters. Nick has a three-legged dog named Lucky, some pet fish, and two moms who think he's the greatest kid ever. And he happens to think he has the greatest moms ever, but everything changes when his birth mom and her wife, Jo, start to have marital problems. Suddenly, Nick is in the middle, and instead of having two moms to turn to for advice, he has no one. Nick's emotional struggle to redefine his relationships with his parents will remind readers that a family's love can survive even the most difficult times.

How Do You Spell G-E-E-K?

by Julie Anne Peters
How Do You Spell G-E-E-K?
Author: Julie Anne Peters
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2013-02-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316251186
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The bond between best friends is put to the test as they compete for spelling bee glory in this novel from National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters. Best friends Kimberly and Ann both have a dream to make it to the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. Eighth grade is the last year they can qualify, so they are practicing day and night. But when Ann is assigned to sponsor new student Lurlene Brueggemeyer, who turns out to be an amazing speller, suddenly her relationship with Kimberly and her chances of winning the competition are put to the test. If the three girls end up competing against each other for the prize, that can spell only one thing: t-r-o-u-b-l-e.

Pretend You Love Me

by Julie Anne Peters
Pretend You Love Me
Author: Julie Anne Peters
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2011-08-10
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0316205648
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A poignant novel about queer identity from National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters. Mike (real name: Mary Elizabeth) is gay and likes to pump iron, play softball, and fix plumbing. In addition to her identity, Mike is struggling to come to terms with her father's suicide and her mother's detachment from the family. When a glamorous new girl, Xanadu, arrives in Mike's small Kansas town, Mike falls in love at first sight. Xanadu is everything Mike is not: cool, confident, feminine, sexy...and straight. Originally published under the title Far From Xanadu, this heartbreaking yet ultimately hopeful novel will speak to anyone who has ever fallen in love with someone who can't love them back.

Love Me, Love My Broccoli

by Julie Anne Peters
Love Me, Love My Broccoli
Author: Julie Anne Peters
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1999
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780380798995
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Chloe must choose between her beliefs against animal testing and her new boyfriend who thinks that she is going overboard.