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Accurately portrays the widespread effects of a young lesbian's decision to come out of the closet and live openly and honestly while in high school.
How could this be? Lynn has known Kit since they were twelve years old. Then Kit tells Lynn that she “likes girls.” How could Lynn not have known? Can they still be best friends? When Kit is bullied by jocks, what can they do? Written with humor, warmth, and understanding, Love Rules is the story of a young woman struggling to understand her best friend’s sexual identity, and what comes next in their lives.
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ISBN 978-1-929777-09-9
Paperback
272 pages
Grade levels 8 and up.
Reading level: 4.5
AR: 11.0 IL: UG BL: 4.5
My best friend is what?
“Do you think being in San Francisco turned you into a lesbian?”
“Nothing turned me into a lesbian, Lynn. I am a lesbian!”
“Don’t get all hostile.”
“I’m not hostile! I’m telling you, this is me! Your friend for life! Remember?”
School Library Journal wrote:I remained 'in the closet' for all of high school, and only came out to a few of my very closest friends in my final year. So I'm sure you can see why Love Rules had such a big impact. I loved it, I loved it so much. -- Sarah, Australia
i am a reader of your books and i think you are a FANTASTIC writer! my friend told me to read one of your books and i can`t put it down! the book is love rules and i love it! it is so awesome and my friend and i think there should be a GSA group at our school but we decided that nobody would even admit they are gay but it seems so cool to be in a GSA group! -- A., San Diego
I just wanted to say how much I love your books! My mom read them and wanted me to read "Too Soon For Jeff". I could not put it down until I had finished it. Your one book called "Love Rules" inspired me to join my school's GSA and accept my sexual orientation (lesbian). I am now the leader of the GSA and I owe part of it to you, without your book I wouldn't even know what GSA was. I hope to acquire the rest of your books,especially "Baby Help". I already own two of them. Thank you for being one of the most influential and favorite author I have read. -- Kelly
You talked to me while I was attending a continuation school. I remember you were writing a book at the time called Love Rules. I felt the urge to write to you and let you know what a big impact you had on my life. You were not only a friend, but a sort of mentor at a time when many people, including my family to an extent were turning their backs on me because I was gay. These days, I've become very comfortable with it, and see myself as completely normal, someone who fits in with society perfectly. But getting there was a very difficult task, and you really helped me by allowing me to help with your book project. It's something that I am glad and honored to be a part of. -- Joe, Sacramento
VOYA wrote:Gr. 8 up. A worthy addition to YA literature in which straight, gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals are represented. -
Thoughtful teens will like this issue-packed realistic novel about accepting differences.
