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Boy Meets Boy follows sophomore Paul as he navigates a uniquely vibrant high school where ordinary expectations are turned on their head: cheerleaders ride Harley‑dressed bikes, the former home‑coming queen is now a football star, and a gay‑straight alliance is formed to help classmates learn dance moves. When Paul falls for Noah, his heart feels complete—until circumstances threaten that connection. Alongside his love quest, he wrestles with friends drifting apart, parents' religious expectations, and the lingering presence of an ex‑boyfriend. The novel explores the challenges of teen romance and the search for identity amid a backdrop of quirky school culture.
First publish date: February 6, 2006
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Queer Contemporary Fiction
Authors: David Levithan
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