Ive always loved reading it, she told interview malinda lo for. Several of them have lgbt protagonists, or, in one case, a protagonist with lesbian moms. Between mom and jo by julie anne peters nook book ebook. Between mom and jo is the story of a boy named nick and his two moms, erin and jo. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public.
Julie anne peters is the critically acclaimed author of define normal, between mom and jo, far from xanadu, and luna, a national book award finalist. Julie anne peters is the critically acclaimed author of define normal, keeping you a secret, far from xanadu, and luna, a national book award finalist. My other books include define normal, keeping you a secret, between mom and jo, and rage. This novel is his scrapbook of incidents and events as he looks back on his first 15 years and the difficulties and joys of growing up as the son of two women. As the other mom in my own family, and well aware of the strains that having a wonderful son now 6 years old has put on my relationship with his mom sometimes known as my lover, girlfriend and partner this book really spoke to me personally. In addition to the united states, peterss books have been published in numerous countries, including south korea, china, croatia, germany, france, italy, indonesia, turkey and brazil. Plot summary edit the main character nick has two mothers who conceived him through in vitro fertilisation, one of whom he simply refers to as jo.
Julie anne peters was born in jamestown, new york, on january 1, 1952. Julie anne peters fourteenyearold nick has a threelegged dog named lucky 2, some pet fish, and two mothers, whose relationship complicates his entire life as they face prejudice, work problems, alcoholism, cancer. Between mom and jo julie anne peters lambda award winner. Between mom and jo by julie anne peters 2 editions first published in 2006 download daisy. Julie anne peters has created an amazing story with between mom and jo.
Buy this book nick, 14, tells his story in flashbacks. 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. Julie anne peters is the acclaimed author of numerous books for young adults and children. Keeping you a secret a ya lesbian love story and between mom and jo which may forever remain a secret if we keep pushing back the pub date. But the clarity of emotions shown through with each word and i couldn. As the other mom in my own family, and well aware of the strains that having a wonderful son now 6 years old has put on my relationship with his mom sometimes known as my lover, girlfriend. Celebrating diversity in teen literature, 2007, honorable book. From as early as she can remember, regan oneill has known that her brother, liam, was different. The book starts when nick is three, and we get to see nick grow up. Js nicholas is the son in a nuclear family that consists of two morns, jo and erin. Author julie anne peterss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Julie anne peters is the critically acclaimed author of keeping you a secret, between mom and jo, define normal, and luna, a national book award finalist.
Keeping you a secret by julie anne peters nook book. Ive been avoiding her books for a while, because i was afraid that now that im 24, the magic of her stories would be gone. Between mom and jo is the first book ive read by julie anne peters, but it wont be my last. Luna 2004, far from xanadu 2005, and between mom and jo 2006. Between mom and jo by julie anne peters librarything. Between mom and jo is an american young adult novel by julie anne peters, published in 2006. Between mom and jo by peters, julie anne and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Julie anne peters books list of books by author julie anne. She lives with her partner, sherri leggett, in lakewood, colorado. Peters has a special affinity for youngadult literature.
Between mom and jo sails library network overdrive. And he happens to think he has the greatest moms ever, but everything changes when his birth mom and her wife, jo, start to have marital problems. When she was five, her family moved to the suburbs of denver, colorado. A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a national book award finalist regans. Interview with young adult and childrens book author. Julie anne peters has written more than twenty awardwinning books for young adults and children, including luna a national book award finalist, keeping you a secret a stonewall honor book. Between mom and jo by julie anne peters scholastic. She scoops up a handful of fritos and tosses them into her mouth. Nick has a threelegged dog named lucky, some pet fish, and two moms who think hes the greatest kid ever. The main character nick has two mothers who conceived him through in vitro fertilisation, one of whom he simply refers to as jo. What was your initial inspiration for creating this book. Between mom and jo by julie anne peters dear author.
Organize your thoughts and more at our handydandy shmoop writing lab. Between mom and jo is the first of julie anne peters s books ive picked up in a few years. Between mom and jo is the first of julie anne peterss books ive picked up in a few years. Peters has published 20 works, mostly novels, geared toward children and adolescents, many of which feature lgbt characters. National book award finalist julie anne peters delivers a moving, modern classic love story with a coming out theme now with a fresh, redesigned cover. Wendy schmalz literary agency, book publisher, wendy schmalz, literary agent, hudson, new york, childrens books, biography, nonfiction. Keeping you a secret was named a stonewall honor book. Between mom and jo is an american young adult novel by julie anne peters, published in 2006 plot summary.
Between mom and jo by julie anne peters little, brown books for. Mom and jo when this book turned up in the mail, i wasnt really excited about it. The book starts when nick is three, and we get to see nick grow up thinking that having two moms is completely normal. When this book turned up in the mail, i wasnt really. The diverse characters have incredible personalities with multiple layers. And while were on confessions, this is also the first book ive read dealing with glbt issues, but again, it wont be the last. Ive been avoiding her books for a while, because i was afraid that now.
What makes the family different and yet also very much the same as any other family that has struggled is that nick has two mothers. Nick is the luckiest boy around he has two mothers. Her young adult novel between mom and jo is in fact a finalist in this years lambda literary awards. My other books about gender queer youth include keeping you a secret, far from xanadu retitled, pretend you love me, between mom and jo, grl2grl. In february 2001 id just completed two novels without a break. Parents need to know that this book centers on a boy growing up with two moms. Learn more about between mom and jo in the sails library network digital collection. Between mom and jo is also an crucial addition to those libraries. This poignant, funny, contemporary story deals with the nowfamiliar situation of two married women raising a child together. When this book turned up in the mail, i wasnt really excited about it. Julie anne peters audio books, best sellers, author bio. Keeping you a secret by julie anne peters nook book ebook. Between mom and jo by julie anne peters overdrive rakuten. In this honest, emotionally captivating short story collection, renowned author and national book award finalist julie anne peters offers a stunning portrayal of young women as they navigate the hurdles of relationships and sexual identity.
Keeping you a secret by julie anne peters overdrive. Nick has a threelegged dog named lucky, some pet fish, and two. Ebook download free epub between mom and jo by julie. They split up, leaving nick sad and angry and jo without any rights.
I try to keep a straight face, but its hard when i add, fired for copying your naked butt and gluing it on your bosss chair. Learn more about between mom and jo in the king county library system digital collection. Ebook download free epub between mom and jo by julie anne. Jul 15, 2015 julie anne peters has written more than twenty awardwinning books for young adults and children, including luna a national book award finalist, keeping you a secret a stonewall honor book. Second, the narrator was male, or in this case, a preteen boy. See all books authored by julie anne peters, including by the time you read this, ill be dead, and keeping you a secret, and more on. Julie anne peters is the criticallyacclaimed, awardwinning author of more than a dozen books for young adults and children. Browse julie anne peterss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. In fact, his parents sexuality isnt even the main focus of the book. Book recommendations for people who like how they met, and other stories by david levithan. Jo is an alcoholic, erin has breast cancer and then there is the main crisis. Julie anne peters is the author of several awardwinning titles for children and young adults, including the stinky sneakers contest, define normal, and between mom and jo. Julie anne peters books list of books by author julie.
Nick deals with prejudice at school, cruel taunts from class members, and ul. In fact, as soon as i finished this book, i went and read keeping you a secret and luna. Julie anne peters at the queer young adult literature. Personal website for julie anne peters view the website share. Between mom and jo, by julie anne peters nicks family faces a series of challenges. The emotional depths visited in this special story will have readers both laughing and crying and everything in between. Between mom and jo king county library system overdrive.
Growing up, nick gets along more with jo than with his other mother erin since they spend more time together and have similar interests. Juvenile fiction family problems families prejudices mothers and sons lesbians. Julie anne peters born january 16, 1952 is an american author of young adult fiction. Jo and mom splitting up, jo leaving behind a crushed and desolate nick.