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Julie Anne Peters

    16. leden 1952 – 21. březen 2023

    Julie Anne Petersová se ve své tvorbě pro mladé dospělé věnovala především tématům LGBT a lesbickým postavám. Její styl psaní se vyznačuje hloubkou a citem pro zobrazení složitých vztahů a osobních dramat svých hrdinů. Petersová se snažila reflektovat životní zkušenosti a hledání identity mladých lidí, čímž přispěla k důležitému dialogu o rozmanitosti a přijetí v literatuře. Její práce oslovila čtenáře citlivým přístupem a upřímností.

    How Do You Spell G-E-E-K?
    Luna
    Between Mom and Jo
    Keeping You a Secret
    Grl2grl. Short Fictions
    Revenge of the Snob Squad
    • 2014

      Lies My Girlfriend Told Me

      • 256 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
      3,7(5278)Ohodnotit

      When her girlfriend dies suddenly at age seventeen, Colorado teenager Alix struggles with grief as painful secrets are revealed

      Lies My Girlfriend Told Me
    • 2012

      Daelyn (15) - erster Selbstmordversuch vor fünf Jahren, da sie von ihren Mitschülern wegen ihres Übergewichts drangsaliert wird. Letzter Selbstmordversuch vor einem Jahr; trägt seitdem eine Nackenschiene und ist vorübergehend stumm. Nächster Selbstmordversuch frühestens in 23 Tagen - dieses Mal soll es der Letzte sein. Aus diesem Grund meldet sich Daelyn bei dem Internetforum „Durch das Licht“ an, das Tipps für einen gelungen Suizid, aber auch die Möglichkeit ihre Ängste und Sorgen zu teilen, bietet. Doch dann lernt sie den witzigen Santana kennen, der fasziniert von ihr ist. Gelingt es ihm, Daelyn ins Leben zurück zu holen?

      By the time you read this, I'll be dead
    • 2010

      Rage

      A Love Story

      • 306 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení
      3,3(38)Ohodnotit

      An intense exploration of an abusive relationship unfolds through the eyes of its characters, revealing the complexities of love, power, and control. The narrative delves deeply into the emotional turmoil and psychological impact on those involved, providing a raw and honest depiction of the struggle for freedom and self-identity. As the story progresses, it highlights the often-hidden dynamics of abuse, making it a poignant and thought-provoking read.

      Rage
    • 2010

      Romance of the Snob Squad

      • 176 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení
      3,5(29)Ohodnotit

      The story follows sixth-grade misfits Jenny, Max, Prairie, and Lydia as they devise a hilarious plan to spark a romance between Prairie and her crush, Hugh Torkerson, affectionately nicknamed 'Tork the Dork.' Their scheme involves a science lab rat, embarrassing photos, and a vanishing notebook, leading to unexpected consequences that draw more attention than they anticipated. With a blend of humor and heart, the sequel explores friendship and the complexities of middle school romance.

      Romance of the Snob Squad
    • 2009

      How Do You Spell G-E-E-K?

      • 144 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení
      3,6(37)Ohodnotit

      The story follows best friends Kimberly and Ann as they strive to qualify for the National Spelling Bee in their eighth grade year. Their dedication to practice faces a challenge when Ann begins to sponsor new student Lurlene, an exceptional speller. As the competition heats up, the dynamic between the three girls shifts, leading to potential rivalry and testing their friendships. The narrative explores themes of ambition, friendship, and the pressures of competition.

      How Do You Spell G-E-E-K?
    • 2009
    • 2007

      Pretend You Love Me

      • 282 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení
      3,5(399)Ohodnotit

      Originally titled "Far From Xanadu," this story explores unrequited love with a provocative twist, now available in a redesigned paperback with a new title.

      Pretend You Love Me
    • 2006

      Between Mom and Jo

      • 232 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
      3,9(3013)Ohodnotit

      Fourteen-year-old Nick has a three-legged dog named Lucky 2, some pet fish, and two mothers, whose relationship complicates his entire life as they face prejudice, work problems, alcoholism, cancer, and finally separation.

      Between Mom and Jo
    • 2005

      Luna

      A Novel

      • 248 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      Fifteen-year-old Regan's life, which has always revolved around keeping her older brother Liam's transsexuality a secret, changes when Liam decides to start the process of "transitioning" by first telling his family and friends that he is a girl who was born in a boy's body.

      Luna
    • 2005

      With the help of his sister, Liam secretly transforms himself into a girl when evening falls, but although he wants to present his female persona to the world, he fears the reaction of the rest of his family.

      Luna