David Levithan. Boy Meets Boy.
Genre: Young Adult - Contemporary
The story is set in a gay-friendly town where homosexuality is not just tolerated but embraced. The main character is 15 years old Paul who knows he is gay at his kindergarten age. The story line is about Paul’s friends, his school life and love life in a November, being told by Paul, the narrator.
In his school, gay and straight are well mix. There is a ‘gay straight alliance’. Paul is elected as the class president with the campaign slogan ‘Vote for me…I’m gay’. The school’s homecoming queen and star quarterback is a drag queen (Infinite Darlene, who is also Paul’s friend).
Paul’s friends are interesting people with lots of characters. They include Joni (straight forward and wants to know everything) and Tony (he is also gay but they are just friend. He and Paul swap doing each other’s homework).
What makes that particular November interesting is the appearance of Noah. The artistic Noah who can ‘paint the music’ is new to the town and school. He becomes Paul’s love interest once they meet. However, on the other hand, Kyle, Paul’s ex-boyfriend is not able go away from his mind and space…
The author has told a gay teen’s story in a fictional ideal world where people are free to express their identity without the worry of discrimination and hate. The story is humorous and touching that will make readers smile and upset.
Due to the sexuality concept of this book, I would recommend it to age 14 up.
