This Book is Gay by Juno Dawson
"This Book is Gay" by Juno Dawson is a banned book that tackles important and often misunderstood topics related to LGBTQ+ identities and experiences. The book is an engaging and accessible resource for young people seeking to understand and explore their own identities, and includes a discussion guide to help facilitate conversations about the book and its themes.
THEMES:
LGBTQ+, Educational
Throughout the book, Dawson covers a wide range of topics, including coming out, relationships, mental health, and activism. She also provides valuable resources and support for readers who may be struggling with their own identities or facing discrimination and stigma.
Despite its controversial content, "This Book is Gay" has been widely celebrated for its positive representation of LGBTQ+ identities and experiences, and for the way it promotes understanding and acceptance. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to learn more about LGBTQ+ identities and experiences, and is an essential addition to any collection of banned books.
Publication Date: September 4th, 2014
Audiobook? Yes
Age Range: 14+
Read Time: 5 hours (at 300 WPM)
ISBN-13: 9781492617839
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Juno Dawson is a bestselling novelist, screenwriter, journalist, and a columnist for Attitude Magazine. Her writing has appeared in Glamour, The Pool, Dazed and the Guardian. She has appeared on Pointless Celebrities, BBC Women’s Hour, Front Row, ITV News, Channel 5 News, This Morning and Newsnight.
Juno’s books include the global bestsellers, THIS BOOK IS GAY and CLEAN. She won the 2020 YA Book Prize for MEAT MARKET. She also writes for television and has multiple shows in development both in the UK and US. An occasional actress and model, Juno had a cameo in the BBC’s I MAY DESTROY YOU (2020) and was the face of Jecca Cosmetics Play Pots campaign.
Juno grew up in West Yorkshire, writing imaginary episodes of Doctor Who. She later turned her talent to journalism, interviewing luminaries such as Steps and Atomic Kitten, before writing a weekly serial in a Brighton newspaper.
Juno lives in Brighton. She is a part of the queer cabaret collective known as CLUB SILENCIO. In 2014, Juno became a School Role Model for the charity STONEWALL.
What is gender? How does it define us? Join Juno as she speaks honestly about her inspiring journey of breaking down barriers and becoming a best-selling author. (September 2021, Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place)
Juno Dawson sits down for a chat about her work including, 'Hollow Pike', 'This Book is Gay' and 'say Her Name', her coming out article with Buzzfeed UK and the evolution of the trans movement. (August 2016, BBC)
IN THE NEWS
Book Banning Efforts Surged in 2021. These Titles Were the Most Targeted. (The New York Times)
Accounts of book bannings and threats to librarians soared in 2021, says study (PBS)