Little, brown books for young readers, september 2008. Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, luna, only r. She puts on makeup and a skirt, which is odd for her. Julie anne peters is a member of the society of childrens book writers and illustrators, pen america, the authors guild, and the colorado authors league. That is, her brother luke, who is also her sister, luna. It seems like forever that regan has been keeping the secret that her brother liam is really luna, is really a girl instead. Luna by julie anne peters and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Summary when regan wakes up, she goes to get ready. After youve bought this ebook, you can choose to download either the pdf version or the epub, or both.
Luna may be about typical adolescent angst and the pains of growing up, but julie anne peterss book is a landmark. She lives with her partner, sherri leggett, in lakewood, colorado. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. The first edition of the novel was published in may 4th 2005, and was written by julie anne peters. Sometimes we even start to question our orientation. May 1, 2004 groundbreaking, finely tuned realism about a transsexual teen. This acclaimed book by julie anne peters is available at in several formats for your ereader.
Luna by julie anne peters is a highly acclaimed novel about a transsexual teenager, his decision to transition, and the effects of this on his younger sister and sole confidante. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 248 pages and is available in paperback format. Luna literature lesson 2 book rationale the book luna by julie anne peters is a great book that brings up several different possible topics of discussion. Peters new book, grl2grl, is a collection of short fictions.
Though the book is light on sex, drugs, drinking, and all those other vices that usually have. The thesis has already been accepted as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for strata one degree. Regan tells the story of her brothers transformation, suicidal feelings, eagerness to live authentically, bullying and. Regans sibling goes by liam during the day, but early in the novel selects the name luna for her nighttime identity. Fifteenyearold regans life, which has always revolved around keeping her older brother liams.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Julie anne peters goes to just the right lengths to accurately describe both the emotional and environmental situations. Luna, a novel about a transgender teen beginning her transition from male to female, was a national book award finalist. Luna, by julie anne peters whos book keeping you a secret was the second ever lesbian book i read, after annie on my mind, was not just the first book i read that starred a trans character. Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, luna, only reveals herself at night. Luna by julie anne peters pdf regans brother liam cant stand the person he is during the day. Luna literature lesson english or literature courses. Jan 15, 2011 julie anne peters writes about sexuality in a frank and acceptable manner. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 250 pages and is available in paperback format. Luna by julie anne peters overdrive rakuten overdrive. Maybe well notice that the girl across from us is hot, even though we, too. I rolled over in bed and squinted at the clock on my nightstand. In the book, luna by julie anne peters the main character, reagan, faces challenges to fight for what she believes in.
She walks into the kitchen and thinks about how happy liam looks compared to the day before. Maybe this would normally be an annoying but typical sisterly thing to do, but it turns out that luna is regans brother, liam. A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a national book award finalist. Julie anne peters is the critically acclaimed author of define normal, keeping you a secret, pretend you love me, between mom and jo, she loves you, she loves you not. Luna is the kind of ya book that should be taught in high school.
I believe the front cover is extremely strong because of the message that it sends immediately from just looking at the cover. The book has been awarded with colorado book award for young adult. Dec 03, 2015 like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, luna, only reveals herself at night. Sexuality is a huge part of going through puberty and in most cases, its a difficult thing to deal with. Julie ann peters s luna, published in 2004, was one of the first stories about a teenager transitioning. Read luna by julie anne peters available from rakuten kobo. Luna isbn 9780316733694 pdf epub julie anne peters ebook. Julie anne peters at the queer young adult literature conference, cuboulder duration. Luna by julie anne peters in chm, doc, fb3 download ebook. Julie anne peters was born in jamestown, new york, on january 1, 1952. The main characters of this young adult, lgbt story are. It follows the life of a high school sophomorereganas she deals with the circumstances of her transsexual siblings transition from male to female. Luna may be about typical adolescent angst and the pains of growing up, but julie anne peters s book is a landmark.
Sophomore regans own life barely exists because of the fierce needs of her 17yearold brother liamwho is, in liams heart, mind, and soul, a girl named luna. Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, luna, only, isbn 9780316733694 buy the luna ebook. In 2003, the book was published and became the first young adult novel to prominently feature a transgender character, making it a huge stride for lgbtq literature. Liam is transitioning from his assigned gender to her real identity as luna. The first edition of the novel was published in 2004, and was written by julie anne peters. Luna starts off with regan, the main character, waking up to find that her sister has come into her room and is flouncing around in pretty clothes. The thesis entitled sex typing in julie anne peters luna has been defended before the letters and humanities facultys examination committee on april 27, 2010. This is one of the most inspirational books weve read this semester. When liam confides that he wants to transition and become luna all of the time, regan struggles to keep his secret and help him become comfortable dressing in public. The story of luna is ideal for engaging dialogue, or to promote tolerance and understanding of others. Aug 16, 2011 this is one of the most inspirational books weve read this semester. Some of her most eloquent statements are made with regard to the manner in which liamlunas transmogrification, transition, metamorphosis affects those around himher as much as it affects himher and sometimes even more.
Itd take me hours to drift off again, especially if she stayed. I wish i could give it more than 5 stars as it pushes the boundaries of ya literature to unchartered territory and does it so flawlessly. I snuggled down into my comforter and punched my pillow, willing myself back to sleep. The main characters of this lgbt, young adult story are. Liam is unhappy in his boys body, and has, ever since he can remember, wanted to be a girl. Luna is a young adult novel written by julie anne peters and published in 2004. Some of her most eloquent statements are made with regard to the manner in which liam luna s transmogrification, transition, metamorphosis affects those around himher as much as it affects himher and sometimes even more.
Pdf luna book by julie anne peters free download 248 pages. It was the feel of her presence in my room that woke me again. Dear julie anne peters, every teenager goes through phases. Julie anne peters makes this clear by showing the transition of liam into luna. And so, at night, under the gentle light of the moon, he becomes one a carefree girl named luna. Luna is a young adult novel, by julie anne peters, and was first published in 2004. Julie anne peters at the queer young adult literature conference, cuboulder. Regans brother liam cant stand the person he is during the day. When she was five, her family moved to the suburbs of denver, colorado. This is like no other book ive ever read, and one that will stay on my mind for quite some time.
Julie anne peters this study guide consists of approximately 48 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of luna. Free download or read online keeping you a secret pdf epub book. Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female. As she begins a very tough last semester of high school, holland finds herself puzzled about her future and intrigued by a transfer student who wants to start a lesbigay club at school. Pdf keeping you a secret book by julie anne peters free. Julie anne peters writes about sexuality in a frank and acceptable manner. Julie anne peters ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. They prefer to invest their idle time to talk or hang out. Julie anne peters newest novel, luna, is a wonderfully crafted story about a young girl named regan and her brother, liam.