Lexington author Jan Donley will read and discuss her novel The Side Door. As the publisher says: "This gay/lesbian young adult novel moves the genre forward through fresh characterization and courageous undertaking of social themes of great significance not only to GLBTQ youth but also adults and allies.
"Fifteen-year-old Mel Bird and her best friend Frank are both emerging from the closet on the eve of their first year of high school. They become increasingly curious about a boy named Alex who committed suicide behind their school five years earlier. Through their exploration of Alex’s life and death, they bring their school and their town to face the truth about bullying, teen suicide, and the deadly atmosphere of silence around adolescent sexual orientation and gender identity."
For more information, see http://jandonley.com/ .
