Name: Wide Awake
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Author: David Levithan
ISBN: 9780375834677

Type

Physical Book

Author

David Levithan

Publisher

Random House Lcc Us

Year

2008

Language

English

Pages

221

Format

Paperback

ISBN

0375834672

ISBN13

9780375834677

Synopsis "Wide Awake "

The New York Times bestselling author of Every Day delivers an emotional and politically charged novel that’s perfect reading for an election year—and for every year—but most especially for those times when the very democratic process is called into question and basic rights are at risk. In the not-too-impossible-to-imagine future, a gay Jewish man has been elected president of the United States. Until the governor of one state decides that some election results in his state are invalid, awarding crucial votes to the other candidate, and his fellow party member. Thus is the inspiration for couple Jimmy and Duncan to lend their support to their candidate by deciding to take part in the rallies and protests. Along the way comes an exploration of their relationship, their politics, and their country, and sometimes, as they learn, it's more about the journey than it is about reaching the destination. Only David Levithan could so masterfully and creatively weave together a plot that's both parts political action and reaction, as well as a touching and insightfully-drawn teen love story. A MARGARET A. EDWARDS AWARD WINNER. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.

David Levithan

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David Levithan (New Jersey, 1972) is a renowned American author and editor, noted for his contribution to young adult literature with LGBTQ+ themes. Graduated in English Literature and Political Science from Brown University, he has played a key role as editorial director at Scholastic and founder of the PUSH imprint, dedicated to discovering new talents in young adult literature. His work is characterized by addressing with sensitivity and originality the experiences of queer youth, consolidating him as an influential voice in the genre.

Among his most notable works are Boy Meets Boy (2003), Two Boys Kissing (2013), Every Day (2012), Will Grayson, Will Grayson (2010, co-authored with John Green) and Ryan and Avery (2024). His career has been recognized with awards such as the Lambda Literary Award and the Margaret A. Edwards Award, the latter granted by the American Library Association in 2016 in recognition of his significant contribution to young adult literature.

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