Rainbow Boys

“Groundbreaking.”

“Anforthright portrayal of growing up gay.”

“Realisticnand remarkably honest.”

“When anwork of fiction embodies such accuracy and emotional complexity, there is butnone word to describe it: true.”

“First-novelistnSanchez writes with passion and understanding as well as some welcome humor,nbut it’s issues, not characters, that drive this novel…[with] sympatheticncharacters who rise above the stereotypical and—most important—its focus onnlove as the heart of homosexuality. Ultimately, the author demonstrates, comingnout is really coming in—entering a circle of support and self-acceptance thatnmay lead to a more universal community of acceptance and tolerance.”

“Thisngutsy, in-your-face debut novel speaks the language of real life for gay teens,nthat of the ecstasy, heartache, and humor of first love (and sex), that ofndaily harassment and fear, that of having what it takes to stand up and benproud of who you are. There will no doubt be challenges to Rainbow Boys, much like the challenges of Judy Blume’s Forever when it was published in then1970s. But please, have the courage to make it available to those who need it—itncan open eyes and change lives.”

“Thencharacters’ complicated feelings are well drawn, and readers will findnthemselves interested in each of the protagonists’ lives. Sanchez createsnmodern situations that speak to contemporary teens…Some of the language andnsexual situations may be too mature for some readers, but overall there’snenough conflict, humor, and tenderness to make this story believable—andntouching.”

“Thought-provokingnand informative for all young adults.”