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Being Different presents a series of first‑person accounts written by gay and lesbian teenagers. Each narrative details the teens’ journeys of self‑discovery, the challenges they face, and the moments that lead to acceptance of their sexual orientations.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Larry Dane Brimner
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