Nelson Glassman is known for his dramatic hair styles, painted fingernails, body jewelry, and for being gay. Kyle Meeks is Nelson’s best friend, who is known for his black baseball cap and being a swimmer, but not his homosexuality. Jason Carrillo is a popular jock with a steady girlfriend, but a secret attraction to boys. One Saturday meeting of a Rainbow Youth club started the beginning of a long journey for these three boys. As all become friends, romantic feelings appear that threaten friendships and social norms. Together these boys encounter homophobia, violence, fear, and even HIV. Alex Sanchez addresses issues faced by teenagers coming out and living in a homophobic world. Tolerance and acceptance are found throughout this book, making it a must read for more than just GLBTQ teens. Additional resources are offered in the back relating to issues and topics in the text. Highly Recommended. Friday, October 28, 2011
Rainbow Boys
Nelson Glassman is known for his dramatic hair styles, painted fingernails, body jewelry, and for being gay. Kyle Meeks is Nelson’s best friend, who is known for his black baseball cap and being a swimmer, but not his homosexuality. Jason Carrillo is a popular jock with a steady girlfriend, but a secret attraction to boys. One Saturday meeting of a Rainbow Youth club started the beginning of a long journey for these three boys. As all become friends, romantic feelings appear that threaten friendships and social norms. Together these boys encounter homophobia, violence, fear, and even HIV. Alex Sanchez addresses issues faced by teenagers coming out and living in a homophobic world. Tolerance and acceptance are found throughout this book, making it a must read for more than just GLBTQ teens. Additional resources are offered in the back relating to issues and topics in the text. Highly Recommended. 
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