This Book Is Gay

Name: This Book Is Gay
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Juno Dawson
ISBN: 9781541476103

Author: Juno Dawson, David Levithan

Narrator: Christopher Solimene

Unabridged: 6 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/04/2017

Categories: Nonfiction, Social Science, Lgbtq+ Nonfiction

Synopsis

Lesbian. Bisexual. Queer. Transgender. Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who's ever dared to wonder. This book is for you.

There's a long-running joke that, after "coming out," a lesbian, gay guy, bisexual, or trans person should receive a membership card and instruction manual. This is that instruction manual. You're welcome.

Inside you'll find the answers to all the questions you ever wanted to ask: from sex to politics and hooking up to stereotypes, coming out, and more. This candid, funny, and uncensored exploration of sexuality and what it's like to grow up LGBT also includes real stories from people across the gender and sexual spectrums.

You will be entertained. You will be informed. But most importantly, you will know that however you identify (or don't) and whomever you love, you are exceptional. You matter. And so does this book.

About Juno Dawson

Queen of Teen 2014 Juno Dawson is the multi-award-winning author of several books for young adults, including Spot the Difference, Margot & Me, and Mind Your Head.

Juno is a regular contributor to Attitude Magazine, Glamour Magazine, and the Guardian, and has contributed to news items on BBC's Woman's Hour, Front Row, ITV News, Channel 5 News, This Morning, and Newsnight concerning sexuality, identity, literature, and education.

Juno's titles have received rave reviews and have been translated into more than ten languages around the world.

Juno grew up in West Yorkshire, writing imaginary episodes of Doctor Who. She later turned her talent to journalism, interviewing luminaries such as Steps and Atomic Kitten before writing a weekly serial in a Brighton newspaper. In 2015, Juno announced her intention to undergo gender transition and live as a woman.

Juno writes full-time and lives in Brighton. In her spare time, she still watches Doctor Who and is a keen follower of horror films and connoisseur of pop music. In 2014 Juno became a School Role Model for the charity STONEWALL.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Juliana on December 19, 2015

Cuando empecé este libro, no sabía con que me iba a encontrar, la verdad pensé que era un novela, una historia con personajes LGBT, pero resulta que no es así. Este libro es un manual, una guía para conocer y entender a la comunidad LGBT, creo que sería de mucha ayuda para alguien que esté buscando s......more

Goodreads review by Eliana on August 05, 2016

I was so prepared to love this book and recommend it to all my friends and buy a million copies of it to donate to my library. Unfortunately, while there were a few good parts (like the tips about coming out), this book was mostly a disappointment. It mostly focuses on cisgender gay men and their pro......more

Goodreads review by Baba on November 15, 2020

This book isn't really gay, it's just wonderful. It's essentially a whirlwind myth busting tour of the world of sexual orientation and gender identity. A must-read for anyone with concerns or just general interest around this continually evolving area. It's been so long since I sat down and read anyt......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on February 16, 2025

I want to buy this book, but it’s ten years old. Given where we are politically today, I think it’s important to update it. I agree it’s an important and informative book for anyone who is curious. I teach a class on LGBTQ+ inclusion at work, and this book would be a great supportive resource. I’m pan......more