Homo

by Michael Harris

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Pub Date Sep 12 2012 | Archive Date May 07 2014

Description

I don’t see why I have to become this new person just because I like guys. Most of who I am has nothing to do with who I hump.

Will's never been obvious about being gay. Not like Daniel, who takes the heat—and the beatings—at Spencer High. But then Will's best friend outs him on Facebook, and his small-town life starts to spin out of control. If he's not like everyone else, and he's not like Daniel, then who is he?

A Note From the Publisher

US publication: March 2013
CA publication: Sept. 2012

Advance Praise

"Harris' work swiftly explores coming out and gay culture in an unflinching way that may be refreshing to readers..."- Kirkus Reviews
"Homo will be an important book for gay and straight students alike. Although it is written for struggling readers at a 4.3 grade level, the issues it raises are critical and worthy of serious consideration by all older teenagers." Highly Recommended- Joan Marshall, CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"Harris's unflinching candor gives his novel credibility, substance and even the power to potentially change lives."- Greg Armstrong-Morris, Xtra
"Harris offers queer youth an example of post-AIDS gay life, as well as a warning against taking that history too lightly."- Quill & Quire
"Harris's book is a gritty and harrowing, but ultimately uplifting and reassuring story... Will, Daniel and Julie are deep characters, full of life and complexity."- Rob Bittner, Keen Readers