LGBTQ young adult fiction : a critical survey, 1970s-2010s /
Town, Caren J., 1957-
LGBTQ young adult fiction : a critical survey, 1970s-2010s / Caren J. Town. - vii, 197 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-193) and index.
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?.
"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"--
9780786496945 (softcover : alk. paper)
2017023518
Young adult fiction, American--History and criticism.
Queer theory.
Homosexuality in literature.
Lesbians in literature.
Gender identity in literature.
Adolescence in literature.
Gays' writings, American--History and criticism.
Sexual minority youth--Books and reading--United States.
Homosexuality and literature--United States.
PS374.Y57 / T69 2017
813.009/9283
LGBTQ young adult fiction : a critical survey, 1970s-2010s / Caren J. Town. - vii, 197 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-193) and index.
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?.
"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"--
9780786496945 (softcover : alk. paper)
2017023518
Young adult fiction, American--History and criticism.
Queer theory.
Homosexuality in literature.
Lesbians in literature.
Gender identity in literature.
Adolescence in literature.
Gays' writings, American--History and criticism.
Sexual minority youth--Books and reading--United States.
Homosexuality and literature--United States.
PS374.Y57 / T69 2017
813.009/9283