Annie on My Mind
Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden is a poignant exploration of love and identity, first published in 1982 and now available in this First Edition from Square Fish, released on February 20, 2007. This novel tells the story of two teenage girls, Liza Winthrop and Annie Kenyon, whose friendship evolves into a romantic relationship amidst the challenges posed by family and societal expectations. The narrative captures their journey of self-discovery and the complexities of young love.
Readers will find a rich depiction of emotions and feelings as Liza and Annie navigate their relationship, facing both joy and confusion. The book addresses significant social topics, including LGBTQ themes and the intricacies of dating and relationships. This edition also includes a full-length interview with the author, providing insights into her motivations and the impact of the story on readers over the years. With 272 pages, this edition offers a thoughtful look at the challenges and triumphs of young love in a changing world.
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This groundbreaking book, first published in 1982, is the story of two teenage girls whose friendship blossoms into love and who, despite pressures from family and school that threaten their relationship, promise to be true to each other and their feelings.
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.
Of the author and the book, the Margaret A. Edwards Award committee said, “Nancy Garden has the distinction of being the first author for young adults to create a lesbian love story with a positive ending. Using a fluid, readable style, Garden opens a window through which readers can find courage to be true to themselves.”
The 25th Anniversary Edition features a full-length interview with the author by Kathleen T. Horning, Director of the Cooperative Children’s Book Center. Ms. Garden answers such revealing questions as how she knew she was gay, why she wrote the book, censorship, and the book’s impact on readers – then and now.
“No single work has done more for young adult LGBT fiction than this classic about two teenage girls who fall in love.” —School Library Journal
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