This assignment requires that you write a 30-page article about masculinity in LGBTQ+ young adult literature. Below you will find all the information for what is required for writing this article.
Topic: The topic of this article is how do gay, bisexual, queer, and questioning teenagers and young men negotiate and navigate their masculinity and sexuality in small town settings. You will also explain the impact of cultural, familial,
and peer influences on how characters choose to express themselves.
Texts: The texts you will analyze and study for this article are as follows:
Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Saenz
Earth to Charlie by Justin Olson
Invisible Boys by Holden Sheppard
A Little Bit Country by Brian D. Kennedy
Please note that I do not have digital access to these texts.
Sources: I have attached most of the sources you need to write this article. However, you will need to find digital access to the following books:
Beyond the Blockbuster: Themes and Trends in Contemporary Young Adult Fiction
Kinderculture
Representing the Rainbow in Young Adult Literature
Concerning the books above, you will only referece Chapter 8 of Beyond the Blockbuster and Chapter 5 of Kinderculture. You may reference any part of Representing the Rainbow.
You may not use any other sources unless they are approved by me.
You must quote material from both the sources and the primary texts in your article.
Other Requirements: The article must be no less than 30 pages, including a works cited page.
If you have any questions, please message me as soon as possible.
