By David Levithan & Billy Merrell (Editors)

Teens are more aware of sexuality and identity than ever, and they’re looking for answers and insights, as well as a community of others.  In order to help create that community, YA authors David Levithan and Billy Merrell have collected original poems, essays, and stories by young adults in their teens and early 20s.  The Full Spectrum includes a variety of writers—gay, lesbian, bisexual, straight, transitioning, and questioning—on a variety of subjects: coming out, family, friendship, religion/faith, first kisses, break-ups, and many others.

This expanded edition of The Full Spectrum includes new writing from young voices and an updated introduction discussing many of the leaps and bounds made by LGBTQ activists in recent years—as well as the challenges still facing the queer community today.  A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN).