Two Boys Kissing

Awards:   Long-listed for Inky Awards: Silver Inky 2014. Long-listed for Silver Inky Award 2014 (Australia)
Author:   David Levithan
Publisher:   Text Publishing
ISBN:  

9781922147486


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   21 August 2013
Recommended Age:   From 14 to 20 years
Format:   Paperback
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Two Boys Kissing


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Awards

  • Long-listed for Inky Awards: Silver Inky 2014.
  • Long-listed for Silver Inky Award 2014 (Australia)

Overview

Seventeen-year-olds Craig and Harry are trying to set a new Guinness World Record for kissing. Around them, Ryan and Avery are falling in love, Neil and Peter are falling out of love, and Cooper might be somewhere, but he is also, dangerously, nowhere. Narrated, Greek-chorus style, by the generation of gay men lost to AIDS, this novel is a thematic companion to David Levithan's groundbreaking Boy Meets Boy, which celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2013. Two Boys Kissing is trademark Levithan- warm, sharp and real. It is also something new and completely extraordinary.

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Author:   David Levithan
Publisher:   Text Publishing
Imprint:   The Text Publishing Company
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 19.70cm
Weight:   0.176kg
ISBN:  

9781922147486


ISBN 10:   1922147486
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   21 August 2013
Recommended Age:   From 14 to 20 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Teenage / Young adult
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

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'If you've never read a David Levithan novel, you should start now.' * Dolly Magazine * 'David Levithan's latest release is timely and important but, most of all, it is astonishingly sophisticated...Levithan has outdone himself.' * Courier Mail * 'What this story does brilliantly is put the reader in the shoes of those young men who are coming to terms with being gay...Levithan is a much-loved author who writes with sensitivity on issues relevant to young adults. This realistic novel about gay boys is both timely and profoundly moving.' * Herald Sun * 'Messages about identity, relationships and life in general that are valid for both boys, girls and adults, gay or not. A powerful novel.' * Weekend Herald * 'a masterpiece' -- Dennis Abrams * Publishing Perspectives * 'genuine moments of insight and wisdom...Inspiring.' -- Kirkus Reviews 'A landmark achievement from a writer and editor who has helped create, in literature, a haven for queer youth.' * Publishers Weekly * 'Two Boys Kissing reveals [Levithan's] command of an intriguing, complex narrative with an unusual point of view: the first-person plural. This 'we' is the combined voice of men who died during the AIDS pandemic several decades ago. As the boys' stories become more closely entwined and connect in a satisfying finale, the reflections of these 'shadow uncles' lend a quality of retrospection that is rare (and refreshing) in YA literature.' * Washington Post * 'David Levithan's poignant novel follows the stories of gay teens joined through an unconventional protest.' * Entertainment Weekly * 'Two Boys Kissing is phenomenal. Beautiful. And I highly recommend it. Everything about this novel was authentic and moving.' -- YA Midnight Reads 'Levithan never descends into the trite or sentimental. His observations are sharp and insightful...The book made me smile, made me cry, it made me sad and angry and at the end gave me an incredible sense of gratefulness and awe for the beautiful fragility of life and love. Would I recommend this book? You bet!' -- OutInPerth 'Two Boys Kissing is wise, respectful and honest, and David Levithan writes with integrity and sensitivity about young love without titillation or sensationalism. I wholeheartedly recommend this extraordinary book.' * Readings Monthly *


'If you've never read a David Levithan novel, you should start now.' * Dolly Magazine * 'Two Boys Kissing is wise, respectful and honest, and David Levithan writes with integrity and sensitivity about young love without titillation or sensationalism. I wholeheartedly recommend this extraordinary book.' * Readings Monthly * 'Levithan never descends into the trite or sentimental. His observations are sharp and insightful...The book made me smile, made me cry, it made me sad and angry and at the end gave me an incredible sense of gratefulness and awe for the beautiful fragility of life and love. Would I recommend this book? You bet!' -- OutInPerth 'Two Boys Kissing is phenomenal. Beautiful. And I highly recommend it. Everything about this novel was authentic and moving.’ -- YA Midnight Reads 'David Levithan's poignant novel follows the stories of gay teens joined through an unconventional protest.' * Entertainment Weekly * 'Two Boys Kissing reveals [Levithan's] command of an intriguing, complex narrative with an unusual point of view: the first-person plural. This 'we' is the combined voice of men who died during the AIDS pandemic several decades ago. As the boys’ stories become more closely entwined and connect in a satisfying finale, the reflections of these 'shadow uncles' lend a quality of retrospection that is rare (and refreshing) in YA literature.' * Washington Post * 'A landmark achievement from a writer and editor who has helped create, in literature, a haven for queer youth.' * Publishers Weekly * 'genuine moments of insight and wisdom...Inspiring.' -- Kirkus Reviews 'a masterpiece' -- Dennis Abrams * Publishing Perspectives * 'Messages about identity, relationships and life in general that are valid for both boys, girls and adults, gay or not. A powerful novel.' * Weekend Herald * 'What this story does brilliantly is put the reader in the shoes of those young men who are coming to terms with being gay...Levithan is a much-loved author who writes with sensitivity on issues relevant to young adults. This realistic novel about gay boys is both timely and profoundly moving.' * Herald Sun * 'David Levithan's latest release is timely and important but, most of all, it is astonishingly sophisticated...Levithan has outdone himself.' * Courier Mail *


'Levithan's self-conscious, analytical style marries perfectly with the plot. His musings on love, longing and human nature knit seamlessly with A's journey. Readers will devour his trademark poetic wordplay and cadences that feel as fresh as they were when he wrote Boy Meets Boy (2003). An awe-inspiring, thought-provoking reminder that love reaches beyond physical appearances or gender.' -- Kirkus Reviews on Every Day 'An irresistible premise...Those familiar with Levithan's earlier work will not be a bit surprised to learn that his latest is beautifully written...a study in style, an exercise in imagination, and an opportunity for readers themselves to occupy another life, that of A himself.' -- Booklist on Every Day '[A] literary gem.' -- Girlfriend Magazine on Every Day 'A complete romp...the novel is so tightly woven that it begins to feel miraculous...Will Grayson, Will Grayson is so funny, rude and original that by the time flowers hit the stage after Hold Me Closer, even the musical-averse will cheer.' -- New York Times on Will Grayson Will Grayson 'Author David Levithan's extraordinary imagination has been let off the leash in this exceptionally clever and poignant tale.' -- Sunday Tasmanian on Every Day


Author Information

David Levithan and Andrea Cremer met each other in Washington, DC, even though that's not where they live. Andrea was pretty certain she wasn't invisible, but David confirmed that fact by introducing her to some other writers, who were all able to see her. Before writing with Andrea, David had never written a novel with a one-word title. His novels includeEvery Day,Will Grayson, Will Grayson(with John Green) andNick & Norah's Infinite Playlist(with Rachel Cohn). You can visit David at www.davidlevithan.com and follow his lover's dictionary on Twitter @loversdiction. He lives just outside New York City.

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