Keeping You A Secret by Julie Anne Peters

Year Published: 2003
Publisher: Little Brown
ISBN:9780316009850
Pages: 250
Classification: Fiction
Genre:Drama
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Subjects: Interpersonal relations, Lesbians, High schools, Stepfamilies, College choice

Reader's Annotation: Holland starts a difficult last semester of high school, and she finds herself puzzled about her future but intrigued by a transfer student who wants to start a lesbian and gay club at school.

Summary: Holland Jaeger is the girl every high school student would envy. She has a gorgeous boyfriend, student body president, straight A’s student, and a great swimmer. She is also a good-looking teen but feels very discontented with her life. Then she meets Cece, a lesbian transfer student, and she feels a strong gay attraction to her. Cece helps her to learn more about her sexuality. Holland struggles with her coming out to her friends and family.


Reviews and Awards: Wilson's Senior High School, ALA Book Links, Booklist, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Horn Books,Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.)

Author Website: www.julieannepeters.com