Answers in the Pages
- Subject
- LGBTQ+
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Library Binding
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Size
- 14.5 cm × 21.6 cm
- ISBN
- 9780593484692
A bold, timely novel about speaking up and coming out as parents lobby to ban a beloved book from the school curriculum by New York Times-bestselling author David Levithan.
When Donovan left his copy of The Adventurers on the kitchen counter, he didn't think his mom would read it—much less have a problem with it. It's just an adventure novel about two characters trying to stop an evil genius...right?
But soon the entire town is freaking out about whether the book's main characters are gay, Donovan's mom is trying to get the book removed from the school curriculum, and Donovan is caught in the middle.
Donovan doesn't really know if the two boys fall in love at the end or not—but he does know this: even if they do, it shouldn't matter. The book should not be banned from school.
Interweaving three connected storylines, David Levithan delivers a bold, fun, and timely story about taking action (whether it's against book censors or deadly alligators...), being brave, and standing up for what's right.
When Donovan left his copy of The Adventurers on the kitchen counter, he didn't think his mom would read it—much less have a problem with it. It's just an adventure novel about two characters trying to stop an evil genius...right?
But soon the entire town is freaking out about whether the book's main characters are gay, Donovan's mom is trying to get the book removed from the school curriculum, and Donovan is caught in the middle.
Donovan doesn't really know if the two boys fall in love at the end or not—but he does know this: even if they do, it shouldn't matter. The book should not be banned from school.
Interweaving three connected storylines, David Levithan delivers a bold, fun, and timely story about taking action (whether it's against book censors or deadly alligators...), being brave, and standing up for what's right.
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What reviewers said
"A timely and relevant release."
"[A] nuanced novel that centers moments of self-discovery, working themes of acceptance, bravery, friendship, and love."
"An uplifting portrait of the strength it takes to fight for your story. It’s an important book with an essential perspective on a vital, timeless question."
"In short, punchy chapters, Levithan deftly intertwines the three plots using common themes of advocacy, power and identity."
"[A] celebration of quiet queerness, of self-discovery, of allyship, of the way books can open our world and spark adventures both real and imagined."
“Timely, inspiring, perfect.”
