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Am I Blue?: Coming Out from the Silence [Paperback]

Marion Dane Bauer (Author)
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Publication Date: 26 Mar 1998

Original stories by C. S. Adler, Marion Dane Bauer, Francesca Lia Block, Bruce Coville, Nancy Garden, James Cross Giblin, Ellen Howard, M. E. Kerr, Jonathan London, Lois Lowry, Gregory Maguire, Leslea Newman, Cristina Salat, William Sleator, Jacqueline Woodson, and Jane Yolen

Each of these stories is original, each is by a noted author for young adults, and each honestly portrays its subject and theme--growing up gay or lesbian, or with gay or lesbian parents or friends.

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st Harper Trophy Ed edition (26 Mar 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0064405877
  • ISBN-13: 978-0064405874
  • Product Dimensions: 14 x 2.1 x 21 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 674,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"When a book that sets out to do good turns out to be as good as this one, we are all winners."-- Katherine Paterson in "The Washington Post""The question we all ask, 'Who am I?, ' is answered in this warm, wise, wonderful bundle of stories that should be read only by males, females, gays and straights. The answer, of course, is, 'You are not alone.' This book can mend families and save lives." -- Robert Lipsyte"We are grateful to Marion Dane Bauer for bringing us these moving stories by distinguished writers: stories showing us that whatever our individual differences may be, they can be celebrated. And just as important, showing us that at the very core, we are more alike than different." -- Patricia MacLachlan""Am I Blue?" is a brave, new spaceship of short stories about love and loving. A millennium work, on the journey to glimpse our full humanity."-- Paul Zindel
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5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too 14 Oct 2006
By TeensReadToo TOP 100 REVIEWER
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Written over ten years ago, AM I BLUE? is still as important today as it was then. A short-story collection dealing with GLBT (gay/lesbian/ bisexual/transgender) issues by some of 1995's top authors, this book is a true gem for teens searching for their identity--or just looking for a good read. With stories ranging from contemporary paranormal, to ones set in the 1950's, to one based during the Vietnam War, and even one in another world of Amazon warriors, there's something here for everyone.

It's hard to pick a favorite, as each story has something different to offer. From allowing everyone in the world to see who is gay, to wondering what it would have been like to have two gay shepherds at the birth of Christ, to manning a booth about gays and lesbians at a school parents' night, each short story has an engaging story to tell.

The only thing that would make this book better is to have a part two--another AM I BLUE? published in 2006 with some of today's best GLBT authors like Julie Anne Peters, Brent Hartinger, David Levithan, and more.

Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
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4.0 out of 5 stars Sensitive and supportive. 23 April 2010
By P. Willcock
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This book, aimed at young people 'coming out', is funny, sensitive, supportive and I only wish I'd had it to hand when I was coming out. The personal statements from the authors at the end of each short story are also a really lovely touch and they bridge that gap between the fiction/fantasy and real life experience. I'd even recommend this book to parents/friends of young adults who have just come out. It's also interesting to note that this is a rare book of gay fiction that focusses on personal, family and emotional issues rather than sex, capturing those moments of confusion, fear and self discovery perfectly without having to dive straight into the bedroom.
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3.0 out of 5 stars An array of short stories for the open minded. 10 Dec 2000
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I am usually inclined to think that short stories are too short, I like a long book with an, if not happy then conclusive ending. This book had many short but generally conclusive stories on the subject of Homosexuality wether it be the storyteller, the parents or the friends. The book touched on sensitive issues and i think was aimed towards younger readers to maybe understand and accept.
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