Original stories by C. S. Adler, Marion Dane Bauer, Francesca Lia Block, Bruce Coville, Nancy Garden, James Cross Giblin, Ellen Howard, M. E. Kerr, Jonathan London, Lois Lowry, Gregory Maguire, Lesléa Newman, Cristina Salat, William Sleator, Jacqueline Woodson, and Jane Yolen

Each of these stories is original, each is by a noted author for young adults, and each honestly portrays its subject and theme--growing up gay or lesbian, or with gay or lesbian parents or friends.

Contents:

• Am I Blue? by Bruce Coville
  
• We Might As Well All Be Strangers by M. E. Kerr
  
• Winnie and Tommy by Francesca Lia Block
  
• Slipping Away by Jacqueline Woodson
  
• The Honorary Shepherds by Gregory Maguire
  
• Running by Ellen Howard
  
• Three Mondays in July by James Cross Giblin
  
• Parents’ Night by Nancy Garden
  
• Michael’s Little Sister by C. S. Adler
  
• Supper by Lesléa Newman
  
• Holding by Lois Lowry
  
• Blood Sister by Jane Yolen
  
• Hands by Jonathan London
  
• 50% Chance of Lightning by Cristina Salat
  
• In the Tunnels by William Sleator
  
• Dancing Backwards by Marion Dane Bauer