Two Boys Kissing

Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan is a poignant exploration of love and identity, published by Random House Children’s Books on May 12, 2015. This reprint edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Harry and Craig, two seventeen-year-olds participating in a 32-hour marathon of kissing to set a new Guinness World Record, while a Greek Chorus of voices from the past reflects on the experiences of gay men lost to AIDS.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of interconnected stories that delve into the emotions and feelings surrounding love and belonging. As Harry and Craig’s marathon unfolds, their actions resonate with other teens grappling with similar themes, creating a powerful dialogue about LGBTQ experiences and social themes. This book presents a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of youth, making it a significant addition to young adult fiction.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • STONEWALL HONOR BOOK • LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD WINNER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLIST
“You have to read this.” —Rainbow Rowell, bestselling author of Eleanor & Park and Carry On
From the New York Times bestselling author of Every Day, this love story of shared humanity and history Hypable calls “an interconnecting web that will leave you emotionally exhausted and absolutely thrilled to have read something so beautiful and unique.”
Based on true events—and narrated by a Greek Chorus of the generation of gay men lost to AIDS—Two Boys Kissing follows Harry and Craig, two seventeen-year-olds who are about to take part in a 32-hour marathon of kissing to set a new Guinness World Record. While the two increasingly dehydrated and sleep-deprived boys are locking lips, they become a focal point in the lives of other teens dealing with universal questions of love, identity, and belonging.
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