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1 online resource |
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text file |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: Queer theory, queer literature, queer YA fiction -- Getting there: LGBTQ young adult literature in the 70s and 80s -- Beyond deliver us from Evie: contemporary lesbian young adult fiction -- "But that's young gay love for you": contemporary gay young adult fiction -- "Gender is a choice, not a life sentence": young adult narratives of trans identities -- "Difference matters": LGBTQ families in young adult fiction -- "What a wonderful world": utopias and dystopias in LGBTQ young adult fiction -- Conclusion: Why read (or teach) these books, and where do we go from here? |
| Summary |
"The author explores a selection of recent novels--many of which may be new to readers--and places them in the wider contexts of LGBTQ literature and history. Chapters discuss a range of topics, including the relationship of Queer Theory to literature, LGBTQ families, and recent trends in utopian and dystopian science fiction"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Concurrent user level: 1 user |
| Subject |
Young adult fiction, American -- History and criticism.
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Young adult fiction, American. |
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Queer theory.
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Queer theory. |
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Homosexuality in literature.
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Homosexuality in literature. |
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Lesbians in literature.
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Lesbians in literature. |
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Gender identity in literature.
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Gender identity in literature. |
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Adolescence in literature.
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Adolescence in literature. |
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Gays' writings, American -- History and criticism.
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Gays' writings, American. |
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Sexual minority youth -- Books and reading -- United States.
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Sexual minority youth. |
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Books and reading. |
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United States. |
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Homosexuality and literature -- United States.
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Homosexuality and literature. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Queer theory. |
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LGBTQ+ youth. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Town, Caren J. LGBTQ Young Adult Fiction. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2017 9780786496945 0786496940 (DLC) 2017023518 (OCoLC)970383275 |
| ISBN |
1476628955 (electronic book) |
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9781476628950 (electronic book) |
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9780786496945 |
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0786496940 |
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