Hartinger, Bret. Geography Club. New York, NY: HarperCollins, 2003.
Russel Middlebrook believes he is the only gay kid in his school, but soon finds out otherwise. Several GLBTQ kids band together to form a club and choose the name Geography Club thinking no one would want to join. In the meantime, Russel starts a tentative relationship with the star athlete, Kevin, and joins the baseball team. The high school rumor mill intercedes as Russel dates a girl as a favor to a friend. Russel’s life is further complicated when he must choose between his new popularity and sticking up for another boy who is being targeted because other kids think he is gay.
Funny, hopeful, great characters and depiction of high school life. Geography Club felt like a big brother to Totally Joe. (I will post on Totally Joe soon). For ages 12 and up.
Geography Club garnered good reviews:
~"A compelling look at the high school scene and the serious consequences of being 'different.' The plot never falters. Dialogue flows smoothly and is always completely believable....Characterization is excellent...This author has something to say here, and his message is potent and effective in its delivery. Many teens, both gay and straight, should find this novel intriguing."
-- School Library Journal
Also, check out the author's website: http://www.brenthartinger.com/. Hartinger, a NW author, is active in helping gay youth and all-around funny guy. For those of you who aren't familiar with the acronym GBTLQ, it stands for Gay, Bi, Transgender, Lesbian, and Questioning.
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