Luna is a young adult novel written by julie anne peters and published in 2004. A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a national book award finalist. I rolled over in bed and squinted at the clock on my nightstand. From as early as she can remember, regan oneill has. Though the book is light on sex, drugs, drinking, and all those other vices that usually have. These citations may not conform precisely to your selected citation style. The story of trans teen luna is told through the eyes of her younger sister. The main characters of this young adult, lgbt story are. Aug 16, 2011 this is one of the most inspirational books weve read this semester. Julie anne peters at the queer young adult literature conference, cuboulder duration. May 1, 2004 groundbreaking, finely tuned realism about a transsexual teen. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
Though the book is light on sex, drugs, drinking, and all those other vices that. But will regan lose herself in trying to be the best confidante, the best sibling she can. Julie anne peters at the queer young adult literature conference, cuboulder. Written by julie anne peters, audiobook narrated by elizabeth evans. Julie anne peters makes this clear by showing the transition of liam into luna. Luna read free novels online by julie anne peters in read. Luna by julie anne peters pdf regans brother liam cant stand the person he is during the day. Julie anne peters is the criticallyacclaimed, awardwinning author of more than a dozen books for young adults and children.
I believe the front cover is extremely strong because of the message that it sends immediately from just looking at the cover. That is, her brother luke, who is also her sister, luna. After years of struggle, luna s ready to start taking stepssmall then tremendousto make her inside reality an outside reality. Buy luna a novel by julie anne peters 9780316011273 2009 from. If lunas mom knew all along that she was transgender, why didnt she say or do anything.
Luna by julie anne peters and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is like no other book ive ever read, and one that will stay on my mind for quite some time. 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. If luna s mom knew all along that she was transgender, why didnt she say or do anything. Luna may be about typical adolescent angst and the pains of growing up, but julie anne peterss book is a landmark. Keeping you a secret was named a stonewall honor book. Regans brother liam cant stand the person he is during the day. Julie anne peters, quote from luna about the author julie anne peters born place. Fifteenyearold regans life, which has always revolved around keeping her older brother liams. Now, everything is about to changeluna is preparing to emerge from her cocoon. 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 ann peters s luna, published in 2004, was one of the first stories about a teenager transitioning. After years of struggle, lunas ready to start taking stepssmall then tremendousto make her inside reality an outside reality.
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. Julie anne peters is the author of a number of awardwinning books for young adults and middle grade readers, including define normal, keeping you a secret, and luna, that address themes ranging from divorce to peer acceptance to homosexuality. In the book, luna by julie anne peters the main character, reagan, faces challenges to fight for what she believes in. Rage a love story by julie anne peters 1 edition first published in 2010 not in library. Liam is unhappy in his boys body, and has, ever since he can remember, wanted to be a girl. A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a national boo. Regans sibling goes by liam during the day, but early in the novel selects the name luna for her nighttime identity. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 248 pages and is available in paperback format. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. She lives with her partner, sherri leggett, in lakewood, colorado. Luna a novel by julie anne peters 9780316011273 2009. Regan has always been there for her transgender brother, liam, sacrificing her needs for his, but when he announces that he is ready to transition into luna permanently, regan is not sure she can handle the consequences. Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female.
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. While luna is the reason things happen the way they do the sister is a bit preoccupied with how luna s transgender nature effects her life. Julie anne peters writes about sexuality in a frank and acceptable manner. A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a national book award finalist regans. Please use this display as a guideline and modify as needed. 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. Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female name, his true self, luna, only reveals herself at night. Her book, luna, was a national book award finalist.
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. A sense of humor was something you would not normally expect in a story with so much power, but julie anne peters made it happen. While luna is the reason things happen the way they do the sister is a bit preoccupied with how lunas transgender nature effects her life. Julie anne peters regan has always been there for her transgender brother, liam, sacrificing her needs for his, but when he announces that he is ready to transition into luna permanently, regan is not sure she can. It follows the life of a high school sophomorereganas she deals with the circumstances of her transsexual siblings transition from male to female.
It was the feel of her presence in my room that woke me again. Julie anne peters goes to just the right lengths to accurately describe both the emotional and environmental situations. 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. But are liams family and friends ready to welcome luna into their lives.
Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, luna, only reveals herself at night. Regan tells the story of her brothers transformation, suicidal feelings, eagerness to live authentically, bullying and. The first edition of the novel was published in 2004, and was written by julie anne peters. How to fix forward head posture 3 easy exercises from a chiropractor duration. She dances to the beat of her own drum in the moonlight. The story of luna is ideal for engaging dialogue, or to promote tolerance and understanding of others. Luna is the kind of ya book that should be taught in high school. Peterss use of humor to dissect such serious topics has earned her a loyal readership.
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. The book has been awarded with colorado book award for young adult. Itd take me hours to drift off again, especially if she stayed. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. This is one of the most inspirational books weve read this semester. I snuggled down into my comforter and punched my pillow, willing myself back to sleep. Luna begins dressing like a girl in public, first at the mall, then at school and finally at home. Luna by julie anne peters in chm, doc, fb3 download ebook. Pdf luna book by julie anne peters free download 248 pages. Told from regans point of view in the present and in flashback, this novel breaks new. Julie anne peters fifteenyearold regans life, which has always revolved around keeping her older brother liams transsexuality a secret, changes when liam decides to start the process of transitioning by first. Julie anne peters audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Top 25 quotes by julie anne peters of 109 az quotes. Jan 15, 2011 julie anne peters writes about sexuality in a frank and acceptable manner. Peters s use of humor to dissect such serious topics has earned her a loyal readership. 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. Luna is an emotional book that deals with the situation of transgenderism in a ways that makes it important and understandable.
Sexuality is a huge part of going through puberty and in most cases, its a difficult thing to deal with. When she was five, her family moved to the suburbs of denver, colorado. Julie anne peters newest novel, luna, is a wonderfully crafted story about a young girl named regan and her brother, liam. Luna by julie anne peters is a highly acclaimed novel about a transsexual teenager. When she was five, her family moved to the denver suburbs in colorado. It was the feel of her presence in my room that woke meagain. Luna is a young adult novel, by julie anne peters, and was first published in 2004. Browse julie anne peterss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Julie anne peters was born in jamestown, new york, on january 1, 1952. It seems like forever that regan has been keeping the secret that her brother liam is really luna, is really a girl instead. Julie anne peters, quote from luna about the author. Luna by julie anne peters little, brown books for young readers. Liam is transitioning from his assigned gender to her real identity as luna.
Luna 9780316011273 by peters, julie anne and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. How does luna affect the relationship between regan and chris. And so, at night, under the gentle light of the moon, he becomes one a carefree girl named luna. My ya novel, luna, the story of a transgender teen beginning her transition from male to female, was a national book award finalist and an american library association best books for young adults. 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.
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