Am I Blue? was the first published anthology of gay, lesbian and queer themed short stories for young adults. The collection includes writing from luminary writers in the field such as Francesca Lia Block, Nancy Garden, Lois Lowry and C.S. Adler, among others. The tone is vibrant, bright and engaging, and the stories are captivating. The book was deemed a Best Book for Young Adults by the ALA, and is recommended for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. Am I Blue? is also a great starting place for new readers in the genre, since it presents many different voices and narratives.
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Bauer, Marion Dane. Am I blue?: coming out from the silence. New York: HarperCollins, 1994.
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