New Releases by Julie Anne Peters

A novel about coming out, finding love, and discovering your place in the world from National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters. Seventeen-year-old Alyssa thought she knew who she was. She had her family and her best friends and, most important, she had Sarah. Sarah, her girlfriend, with whom she dreamed with about the day they could move far away and live out and proud and accepted for themselves, instead of having to hide their relationship. Alyssa never thought she would have to make that move by herself, but disowned by her father and cut off from everyone she loves, she is forced to move hundreds of miles away to live with Carly, the biological mother she barely knows, in a town where everyone immediately dismisses her as "Carly''s girl." As Alyssa struggles to forget her past and come to terms with her future, will she be able to build a new life for herself and believe in love again? Or will she be forced to relive the mistakes that have cost her everything and everyone she cared about? Told in Peters''s thoughtful, compelling prose, Alyssa''s story will speak to anyone who has known the joy and pain of first love and the struggle to start over again.

Ezúttal az iskolai bántalmazás és a fiatalkori öngyilkosság áll a Tabu könyvek sorozat legújabb kötetének középpontjában. A történet főhőse a tizenöt esztendős Daelyn Rice. Túlsúlya miatt évek óta bántják őt az iskolában, emiatt kiábrándult és boldogtalan. Csak a romantikus könyvek nyújtanak neki némi vigaszt. Már majdnem egy éve, hogy előző - sikertelen - öngyilkossági kísérletét végrehajtotta, amelynek következtében még mindig nyakmerevítőt kell hordania, és időlegesen hangját is elvesztette. Legszívesebben minden és mindenki elől menekülne, de sajnos továbbra sem hajlandóak levegőnek nézni az iskolában, elviselhetetlen szülei pedig árgus szemekkel követik a lépéseit. Aztán rátalál egy honlapra, az "Át-a-fényen"-re, amely talán segíthet neki, hogy véget vessen az életének. Az oldal szabályai szerint huszonhárom napja van arra, hogy döntést hozzon: öngyilkos lesz vagy sem. Rögtön az első napon azonban találkozik egy különös fiúval, Santanával, aki barátkozni akar vele, és segíteni rajta. Mit csináljon? Hogyan reagáljon minderre? És ha segíteni akar neki, vajon nincs már túl későn?... A regényhez tartozik egy segédanyag is, benne olyan kérdésekkel és témafelvetésekkel, amelyek segítségével beszélgetni, vitatkozni lehet az iskolai zaklatásról, a krízishelyzetekről, valamint az ilyen esetekben szükséges teendőkről, továbbá az olvasók megtalálják azon magyarországi lelkisegélyszolgálatok elérhetőségeit is, akik segíteni tudnak. "www.kello.hu © minden jog fenntartva"

National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters returns with a compelling novel about relationships, trust, romance, and loss—with a suspenseful twist. When Alix''s charismatic girlfriend, Swanee, dies from sudden cardiac arrest, Alix is overcome with despair. As she searches Swanee''s room for mementos of their relationship, she finds Swanee''s cell phone, pinging with dozens of texts sent from a mysterious contact, L.T. The most recent text reads: "Please tell me what I did. Please, Swan. Te amo. I love you." Shocked and betrayed, Alix learns that Swanee has been leading a double life—secretly dating a girl named Liana the entire time she''s been with Alix. Alix texts Liana from Swanee''s phone, pretending to be Swanee in order to gather information before finally meeting face-to-face to break the news. Brought together by Swanee''s lies, Alix and Liana become closer than they thought possible. But Alix is still hiding the truth from Liana. Alix knows what it feels like to be lied to—but will coming clean to Liana mean losing her, too?

Originally published in hardcover: New York: Little, Brown and Company, 1998.

The bond between best friends is put to the test as they compete for spelling bee glory in this novel from National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters. Best friends Kimberly and Ann both have a dream to make it to the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. Eighth grade is the last year they can qualify, so they are practicing day and night. But when Ann is assigned to sponsor new student Lurlene Brueggemeyer, who turns out to be an amazing speller, suddenly her relationship with Kimberly and her chances of winning the competition are put to the test. If the three girls end up competing against each other for the prize, that can spell only one thing: t-r-o-u-b-l-e.

In this funny and heartfelt novel from National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters, planning an alternative prom might not be as simple as it seems—especially when secret crushes are involved. When Azure''s principal gives her the chance to turn the school''s traditional (and boring) senior prom into an event that will appeal to everyone, not just the jocks and cheerleaders, she jumps at the opportunity. Soon Azure manages to convince her best friends, Luke and Radhika, to join the prom committee as well. Facing heavy opposition and admittedly clueless about prom logistics, the three friends are nonetheless determined to succeed—if Luke''s and Azure''s secret crushes on Radhika don''t push the committee members, and their friendships, to the breaking point first. Told in two voices and filled with comical missed connections, It''s Our Prom (So Deal With It) explores the ups and downs of planning an alternative prom—while dealing with an unrequited crush on your best friend—and shines with Peters''s unmistakable wit and insight.

When seventeen-year-old Alyssa is disowned by her father for being a lesbian, she is sent off to a small town in Colorado to live with the mother she has never known, where she is forced to come to terms with herself and her family.

A poignant novel about queer identity from National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters. Mike (real name: Mary Elizabeth) is gay and likes to pump iron, play softball, and fix plumbing. In addition to her identity, Mike is struggling to come to terms with her father''s suicide and her mother''s detachment from the family. When a glamorous new girl, Xanadu, arrives in Mike''s small Kansas town, Mike falls in love at first sight. Xanadu is everything Mike is not: cool, confident, feminine, sexy...and straight. Originally published under the title Far From Xanadu, this heartbreaking yet ultimately hopeful novel will speak to anyone who has ever fallen in love with someone who can''t love them back.

A National Book Award Finalist offers an intense portrait of an abusive relationship. Johanna is steadfast, patient, reliable; the go-to girl, the one everyone can count on. But always being there for others can’t give Johanna everything she needs—it can’t give her Reeve Hartt. Reeve is fierce, beautiful, wounded, elusive; a flame that draws Johanna’s fluttering moth. Johanna is determined to get her, against all advice, and to help her, against all reason. But love isn’t always reasonable, right? In the precarious place where attraction and need collide, a teenager experiences the dark side of a first love, and struggles to find her way into a new light.

The Snob Squad turns to detective work to catch a school thief in this continuation of the beloved series from National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters. There''s a thief at MontroseMiddle School. Teachers are reporting money mysteriously missing from their desks. Who''s responsible? Could it be Ashley Krupps, the principal''s spoiled daughter? She''s been spotted recently at the mall splurging on trendy clothes. Or is it Max, who shows up at school one day sporting expensive basketball shoes? Maybe it''s Kevin, Jenny''s new boyfriend. He''s unexpectedly begun to lavish her with extravagant gifts. The Snob Squad is on the case and their suspicions stop at no one—not even each other.

A significant book about one girl''s struggle with suicide, from National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters. Daelyn is fifteen years old, and in her mind she is a failure. She tried slitting her wrists, and she was rescued. She tried swallowing chemicals, and after burning through her esophagus enough to lose the ability to speak, she was rescued. But this time will be different. As readers see Daelyn''s touching friendship with a quirky seventeen-year-old boy develop and her newfound willingness to share all of the pain she has held inside of her, they may just see a glimmer of hope. Will Daelyn see it though? Raw and heartfelt, this is an inside look into the mind of a teen who has lost the will to fight and the parents that will do anything they can to help her survive. Still, there are some things that even loving parents can''t protect you from—yourself. Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the material in this book, we will be providing back matter from key experts. We hope that this book will help to open a dialogue about this increasingly prevalent issue.

Another funny and heartfelt story starring the misfits of the Snob Squad, from National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters. In this touching, wryly humorous sequel to Revenge of the Snob Squad, readers are reunited with sixth-grade misfits Jenny, Max, Prairie, and Lydia as they cook up an outrageous plan to ignite a romance between Prairie and the object of her affection, Hugh Torkerson (otherwise known as "Tork the Dork"). A science lab rat, a set of embarrassing glamour photos, and a mysteriously disappearing notebook all play a part in this scheme, but the results may attract more attention than the Snob Squad planned.

An enthralling short story collection that delves into the lives and loves of queer teenage girls, by National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters. In this honest, emotionally captivating short story collection, renowned author and National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters offers a stunning portrayal of young women as they navigate the hurdles of relationships and sexual identity. From the young lesbian taking her first steps toward coming out to the two strangers who lock eyes across a crowded train, from the transgender teen longing for a sense of self to the girl whose abusive father has turned her to stone, Peters is the master of creating characters whose own vulnerability resonates with readers and stays with them long after the last page is turned. Grl2grl shows the rawness of teenage emotion as young girls become women and begin to discover the intricacies of love, dating, and sexuality.

A girl thought to be a boy steals her sister''s skirt, while a boy thought to be a girl refuses to wear a cornflower blue dress. One boy''s love of a soldier leads to the death of a stranger. The present takes a bittersweet journey into the past when a man revisits the summer school where he had "an accidental romance." And a forgotten mother writes a poignant letter to the teenage daughter she hasn''t seen for fourteen years. Poised between the past and the future are the stories of now. In nontraditional narratives, short stories, and brief graphics, tales of anticipation and regret, eagerness and confusion present distinctively modern views of love, sexuality, and gender identification. Together, they reflect the vibrant possibilities available for young people learning to love others—and themselves—in today''s multifaceted and quickly changing world.

What you see isn''t always what you get in this funny and heart-wrenching story about two girls from different crowds who find common ground, by National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters. Antonia is a "nerd," and Jazz is a "punk." Antonia belongs to the math club; Jazz hangs out at the tattoo parlor. Antonia''s parents are divorced and her mother suffers from depression. Jazz is from a wealthy, traditional family. But when these two very different girls find themselves facing each other in a peer-counseling program, they discover they have some surprising things in common. With both humor and heart, this absorbing read will keep readers thinking and laughing.

A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a National Book Award Finalist. Regan''s brother Liam can''t stand the person he is during the day. Like the moon from whom Liam has chosen his female name, his true self, Luna, only reveals herself at night. In the secrecy of his basement bedroom, Liam transforms into the beautiful girl he longs to be, with help from his sister''s clothes and makeup. Now, everything is about to change: Luna is preparing to emerge from her cocoon. But are Liam''s family and friends ready to welcome Luna into their lives? Compelling and thought-provoking, this is an unforgettable novel about a transgender teen''s struggle for self-identity and acceptance.

Il racconto di un quattordicenne che ha due madri: Erin, sua madre biologica, e Jo, compagna di Erin. È la descrizione di una famiglia atipica, dal delicato equilibrio, ma capace di dare cura e attenzione al ragazzo. Quando giunge la crisi, come accade spesso in famiglie "tradizionali", questa capacità di amore non viene a mancare. Dunque anche genitori omosessuali possono essere buoni genitori?

A heartfelt family story from National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters. Nick has a three-legged dog named Lucky, some pet fish, and two moms who think he''s the greatest kid ever. And he happens to think he has the greatest moms ever, but everything changes when his birth mom and her wife, Jo, start to have marital problems. Suddenly, Nick is in the middle, and instead of having two moms to turn to for advice, he has no one. Nick''s emotional struggle to redefine his relationships with his parents will remind readers that a family''s love can survive even the most difficult times.

National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters delivers a moving, classic love story between two girls. With a steady boyfriend, the position of Student Council President, and a chance to go to an Ivy League college, high school life is just fine for Holland Jaeger. At least, it seems to be. But when Cece Goddard comes to school, everything changes. Cece and Holland have undeniable feelings for each other, but how will others react to their developing relationship? This moving love story is for fans of Nancy Garden''s classic young adult coming out novel, Annie on My Mind. With her characteristic humor and breezy style, Peters has captured the compelling emotions of young love.

In a small Kansas town, sixteen-year-old Mary-Elizabeth "Mike" Szabo tries to come to terms with her father''s suicide and her own homosexuality.

" En me retournant, j''ai marmonné : - T''es vraiment pas normale. Ses cheveux ont balayé mon oreiller. - Je sais, a-t-elle murmuré à mon oreille. Mais toi, Regan, tu m''aimes, pas vrai ? Ses lèvres ont effleuré ma joue. Je l''ai repoussée d''une tape. Quand je l''ai entendue s''éloigner d''un pas lourd vers mon bureau - où son coffret à maquillage s''étalait dans toute sa splendeur -, un soupir de résignation s''est échappé de mes lèvres. Ouais, je l''aimais. Je ne pouvais pas m''en empêcher. Cette fille, c''était mon frère. " Liam, le frère de Regan, ne supporte pas ce qu''il est. Ce qu''il est en apparence. Car tout comme la lune, sa véritable nature ne se révèle que la nuit, en cachette. Depuis des années, Liam " emprunte " les habits et le maquillage de Regan. Dans le secret de leurs chambres, Liam devient Luna. Le garçon devient fille. Un secret inavouable, chaque jour plus invivable. Pour la sœur, pour le frère, et pour Luna elle-même...

- Je parie que si on jetait un œil dans son porte-monnaie, on trouverait l''argent volé. Nous nous sommes toutes regardées. - Eh, a dit Max, ne faites rien sans moi, je veux être là pour la mise à mort. Sans même y penser, nous avons toutes agité les bras en l''air comme des folles. C''était le signe de ralliement du Gang des Pestes contre Alice Krupp. Une grosse somme d''argent a été dérobée au collège. Tout le monde est suspect. Tout le monde. Même le Gang des Pestes.

S''il devait y avoir un prix de la plus grande lèche-bottes, Lydia Bils le gagnerait à coup sûr. Plus insupportable, tu meurs. Max McFarland, elle, c''est une vraie teigne. Elle fiche la trouille à tout le monde. Même aux garçons. Quant à Prairie Cactus... que dire ? Un nom pareil, ça ne s''invente pas. Ce jour-là, la plus étonnante des équipes de sport se formait sous les yeux de Jenny Solano. Une hystérique, une géante à poigne, une naine qui boite... et Jenny elle-même. Le Gang des Pestes était né.

Love Me, Love My Broccoli

The relationship between best friends Kimberly and Ann is put to the test when Ann takes a geeky new student under her wing and encourages her to compete against front runner Kimberly in the spelling bee.

When B.J. bets his mother''s lottery ticket and loses it to Mavis Mae, he will do anything to get it back before Mavis Mae discovers it is the winning ticket.

Earl and Damian jeopardize their friendship when they compete in a contest to see who has the smelliest sneakers.