Nancy Garden Libri

"If you don't put that ring on this minute, I'm going to take it back," Annie whispered in my ear. She leaned back, looking at me, her hands still on my shoulders, her eyes shining softly at me and snow falling, melting, on her nose. "Buon Natale," she whispered, "amore mio.""Merry Christmas, my love," I answered.From the moment Liza Winthrop meets Annie Kenyon at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, she knows there is something special between them. But Liza never knew falling in love could be so wonderful... or so confusing.

The narrative follows two young women discovering their love for each other during a school play rehearsal, facing challenges from a homophobic campaign. Recognized by the New York Public Library and noted for its exploration of homophobia, the book presents a sensitive portrayal of their relationship. The author, acclaimed for her honest depictions of LGBTQ+ themes, delivers a thought-provoking story that resonates with young readers and addresses significant social issues.

Fifteen-year-old Gray Wilton, bullied at school and ridiculed by an unfeeling father for preferring drums to hunting, goes on a shooting rampage at his high school.