by Green, Simon James | Children's, young adult & educational Published 05/05/2022 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom Paperback | 432 pages129 x 197 x 45mm | 306g NOMINATED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL, 2022BEST BOOKS OF 2022 - WATERSTONESSHORTLISTED FOR THE CHESHIRE SCHOOLS BOOK AWARD, 2022A landmark comedic novel about a group of queer teensat their worst - and ultimately their best - from one of the UK'sleading writers of LGBTQ+ teen fiction.'Full of heart' - Independent, five-star review in BestYA Books 2022Barney's a shoo-in for his school's LGBTQ+ Society Presidentat the club's next election. But when the vote isopened up to the entire student body, the whole school starts payingattention. How low will the candidates go towin? Buckle up for some serious shade, scandals and sleazyshenanigans. It isn't long before it's National ComingOut Day - for everyone's secrets!But when the group faces an unexpected threat - and a big opportunity- can the club members put politics aside and standunited? Simon James Green is the award-winning author of a number ofbeloved LGBTQ+ YA novels, including Noah Can't Even, HeartbreakBoys and You're the One That I Want.Perfect for fans of Glee, Heartstopper, andBoyfriend Material.Praise for Gay Club!'Gay Club! wears its activism with pride, and is packedwith drama, plot twists and politics.' - Dean Atta (TheBlack Flamingo)'Gay Club! holds up a mirror to the experiences of beingLGBTQ+; to the messiness, the humour, the hardships, and mostof all, to the love and celebration.' - Adiba Jaigirdar(Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating) 'Funny, heartfelt, and angry in all the right ways, Gay Club!is a love letter to the messiness of our big gay family,and a manifesto for creating the change that the youngestmembers of that family need so badly today. A triumphant call toaction.' - LC Rosen (Camp and Jack of Hearts (andother parts))'One of the most hilarious, romantic writersin the game right now.' - Becky Albertalli (Love, Simon)'Quite possibly his best work yet. It left me crying withlaughter late into the night because I literally couldnot put it down. Brilliantly controversial, so very witty, andfull of enough queer joy to make any heart burst. Truly outstandingfrom start to finish - now I want to join the gay club too.'- Calum McSwiggan (Eat, Gay, Love)'Simon James Green has an impeccable ear for authentically funnydialogue. This book will make you laugh the way your bestfriend makes you laugh.' - Ciara Smyth (The Fallingin Love Montage and Not My Problem)'Once again, Simon James Green has knocked it out of the park.Gay Club! is Simon at his very very best.Hilarious and heart-warming with a gorgeous cast of charactersand a beautiful message at its heart. I defy you to find a queererbook in 2022. Sign me up to Gay Club immediately. Shut up andtake my money!' - George Lester (Boy Queen)'Gay Club! is so smart and so funny, and full of characterswho are also smart and funny. It's everything I wantfrom a book and from life. Everyone will love it! MayI suggest you all join Gay Club with utmost urgency.' - Wibke Brueggemann(Love is for Losers)'Gay Club! cements Simon James Green's position as themaster of LGBTQ Young adult fiction. No one todaywrites with such heart and lightness of touch - an author whoseskill both intimidates and inspires his peers.' - William Hussey(The Outrage)
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