Genre and Theme: Young Adult Realistic Fiction - gay, teen life, discrimination, love and romance, social issues
The story is about two girls from completely different upbringings who fall in love with each other. Liza and Annie casually create a friendship upon running into each other at a museum. Liza attends an all girls private school where she is the school president. After an encounter with ear piercing at school that she did not report she is abruptly suspended. Annie's life is completely different. During Liza's suspension she decides to hang out with Annie and she sees just how different their school lives are. During this time she also realizes that they both want their friendship to blossom into something more. It is not until Liza decides to help two of her teachers by caring for their cats at their home. At this point is where they decide to take their relationship to the next level. At this moment is also when they are outed by a friend from school as well as a very religious teacher. It also discovered that their teachers are also gay. They are all reprimanded which at first is disappointing for everyone involved but at the end it is a liberating experience now that the truth is known.Due to the nature of the content in this book, it is often banned or challenged in school libraries.
Some Awards Won by This Title:
Margaret A. Edwards Award
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