Representing the rainbow in young adult literature : LGBTQ+ content since 1969

Jenkins, Christine, 1949- author.

Book 2018

Discussions of gender and sexuality have become part of mainstream conversations and are 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 which books offer well-rounded portrayals of queer characters and situations. Fortunately, finding positive role models in fiction that features LGBTQ+ themes has bec...

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Homosexuality in literature

Sexual minorities in literature

Young adult literature, American History and criticism

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ISBN:

9781442278066

Description:

xvi, 293 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Part I: A survey of LGBTQ+ literature : 1. Young adult literature in the pre-stonewall era
2. Young adult literature of the 1970s
3. Young adult literature of the 1980s
4. Young adult literature of the 1990s
5. A new literature for a new century
6. Young adult literature since 2010
Part II: Breaking down the barriers : 7. Bisexual inclusion in young adult literature
8. Transgender and intersex inclusion in young adult literature
9. Comics and graphic novels with LGBTQ+ content
10. Desperately seeking information: young adult nonfiction with LGBTQ+ content
Conclusion: What a wonderful world?
Appendix A: bibliography of LGBTQ+ titles: fiction, comics and graphic novels, and nonfiction
Appendix B: bar graphs representing LGBTQ+ portrayal, narrative role, and growth in young adult fiction
Appendix C: book awards for LGBTQ+ young adult books
Appendix D: model for LGBTQ+ portrayal/inclusion in young adult fiction

LCCN:

2017055185

Control Number:

2748380

Other Authors:

Cart, Michael, author

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