Jason Carrillo came out to his basketball team senior year and lost his university scholarship. Now, with graduation behind him and summer ending, he's asked to speak at the opening of a gay and lesbian high school across the country. But after spending years in the closet and losing his scholarship dream, what message can he offer?
Kyle Meeks is getting ready to go to Princeton in the fall and trying to see as much as possible of his boyfriend Jason before they have to separate. When Jason tells him about his speaking invitation, Kyle jumps at the chance to drive across country with him. Yet he can't help worrying: will their romance survive two weeks crammed in a car together?
Nelson Glassman is happy his best friend Kyle has found love with Jason. Now he's looking for his own true love-and hopes he might find his soul mate during the road trip. But will being the "third wheel" in a trio ruin his friendships with Kyle and Jason?
Alex sanchez by Alex sanchez
I was born in Mexico City to parents of Cuban and German heritage. My family moved to the United States when I was five.
Mom claimed she never suspected I was gay. Yeah, right, Mom.
Even though Mom couldn't see it, I sensed I was different from other boys--though I couldn't identify exactly how.
In junior high words like "faggot" and "homo" began to take meaning, and my world crashed in.
High school totally hurt. I hated how I looked and who I was.
If you're in school now and having a hard time, know that you can get through it. I did, though there were times I didn't think I'd be able to.
The pressures on gay teens can be overwhelming--to keep secrets, tell lies, deny who you are, and try to be who you're not. Remember: you are special and worth being cared about, loved, and accepted just as you are. Never, ever let anyone convince you otherwise. If you need to be reminded of that, check out the Youth Resources for someone to connect with.
In college I wrote my first children's book. Later I received a master's degree in Guidance and Counseling. I went on to work with youth and families in the U.S. and overseas. The story of Rainbow Boys came to me at a time when I was struggling with my own coming out issues. It was my first novel.
Since then, I've been writing about a book per year. I hope you read and like all of them.
:-)
Thank you. Peace, Alex
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