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And today's Briefs are brought to you by... Submitted by on Tue, 2008-05-13 17:07. Freak Show named one of the best of 2007 by Washington Post
The Washington Post issued its list for the Best Books for Young People, and what do you know, James St. James's wonderful Freak Show (which tells the story of a budding drag legend adapting to life in a conservative new town) was mentioned as one of the three best books for teens. The piece also referred to the novel as the "funniest young-adult novel of the year -- and a profile in out-of-the-mainstream courage." Agreed on both counts! Hats (or bonnets, or Pucci scarves) off to St. James for the mention, and if you haven't picked up Freak Show yet, definitely check it out, as well as our interview with the author. Submitted by on Tue, 2007-12-11 08:59. James St. James' Freak Show to be honored as the Best Young Adult Book of 2007?
World of Wonder is reporting that James St. James' hilarious young adult novel, Freak Show, will be honored by the School Library Journal as the Best Young Adult Book of the Year. (SLJ hasn't added the announcement to their website yet so it's not official, but we're inclined to believe the word is good.) Freak Show tells the story of a teenage drag queen trying not only to survive high school in a conservative small town, but also to nab the crown as homecoming queen. James St. James talked with AfterElton last May, where he described Freak Show as a very autobiographical story, reflecting the isolation he experienced in high school. St. James also observed that things have definitely improved for gay students since his youth. The idea of a book like Freak Show being honored by an influential publication like the School Library Journal certainly supports the idea, and sends a huge message to both teens and educators about understanding and acceptance. Congratulations to James St. James for a well-earned award, and we can't wait for the official announcement! Submitted by on Fri, 2007-11-16 10:03. To Make a Long Story Short ... Freak Show honored, Edie cast, and more
Submitted by on Wed, 2007-09-19 08:01. Gay teen film "Tru Loved" in production, after permit refusal
Gay-themed high school film Tru Loved is in production, after a permit refusal from a California high school that left some school board members, parents of students, and members of the production team wondering if there was something more to the refusal than scheduling conflicts. Regardless of the hitch, the film itself is back on track. Loved tells the tale of a girl (named Tru, natch) who moves from San Francisco with her two moms to a conservative town where her only friend is a closeted football player. She attempts to start a Gay-Straight Alliance at the school, which of course doesn't go over too terribly well in Nazi-ville. There's no cast announced yet, but seeing as how writer/director Stewart Wade was able to snag Sally Kirkland, Jonathan Silverman, Deborah Gibson, and of course out actor Wilson Cruz for his last feature, Coffee Date, we can hope to see some starpower behind the flick. And the as-yet bare-bones website promises a "gay wedding at the climax of the film," lots of hot football players, "sexy lesbian moms who bust all the stereotypes, and a terrific, all-star cast of richly drawn characters." Given the dearth of gay film making it to screens these days, I'd settle for any one of those elements. As the site also notes, gay teen stories are a pretty hot topic. Our own Brent Hartinger's teen novel Geography Club was a huge hit, and James St. James' Freak Show and other books aimed at gay teens and the teens who love them are popping up all over. Just think: had I had this kind of book available when I was a teen, I wouldn't have been stuck rereading Blubber 387 times in 7th grade. For a glimpse of Wade's previous work, check out the preview for Coffee Date below. Submitted by on Fri, 2007-06-29 09:13. |
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