Book details
How They Met and Other Stories
Description
Just in time for Valentines Day comes a confection from David Levithan that is sure to have fans of Boy Meets Boy eager to devour it. Here are 18 stories, all about love, all kinds of love. From the aching for the one you pine for, to standing up and speaking up for the one you love, to pure joy and happiness, these love stories run the gamut of that emotion that at some point has turned every one of us inside out and upside down.What is love? With this original story collection, David Levithan proves that love is a many splendored thing, a varied, complicated, addictive, wonderful thing.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Age
14-17
Text complexity
proficient
Length
164 pages
Why to read
- Exploration of Love: 'How They Met and Other Stories' offers a diverse collection of tales that explore love in various forms and contexts, providing readers with a broad understanding of how relationships can begin and evolve.
- Emotional Resonance: David Levithan is known for his ability to capture the emotional essence of relationships, making the stories relatable and impactful for readers who have experienced the highs and lows of love.
- Diversity and Representation: The book includes stories that feature a range of characters and relationships, including LGBTQ+ themes, ensuring that readers from different backgrounds and orientations see themselves reflected in the narratives.
- Engaging Writing Style: Levithan's writing is both accessible and poetic, drawing readers in with engaging prose and well-crafted dialogue that keeps the pages turning and the mind engaged.