Julie anne peters luna

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. Peterss use of humor to dissect such serious topics has earned her a loyal readership. 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. This is like no other book ive ever read, and one that will stay on my mind for quite some time. A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a national book award finalist. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.

I snuggled down into my comforter and punched my pillow, willing myself back to sleep. 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. 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. Rage a love story by julie anne peters 1 edition first published in 2010 not in library. Buy luna a novel by julie anne peters 9780316011273 2009 from. 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.

The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 248 pages and is available in paperback format. It was the feel of her presence in my room that woke me again. After years of struggle, luna s ready to start taking stepssmall then tremendousto make her inside reality an outside reality. Luna 9780316011273 by peters, julie anne and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. But will regan lose herself in trying to be the best confidante, the best sibling she can. Luna by julie anne peters is a highly acclaimed novel about a transsexual teenager. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Julie anne peters, quote from luna about the author julie anne peters born place. Julie anne peters, quote from luna about the author. 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. Pdf luna book by julie anne peters free download 248 pages. Julie anne peters at the queer young adult literature conference, cuboulder duration. Julie anne peters makes this clear by showing the transition of liam into luna.

Her book, luna, was a national book award finalist. Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, luna, only reveals herself at night. In the book, luna by julie anne peters the main character, reagan, faces challenges to fight for what she believes in. A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a national book award finalist regans.

Luna by julie anne peters and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Liam is transitioning from his assigned gender to her real identity as luna. Julie anne peters at the queer young adult literature conference, cuboulder. 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. That is, her brother luke, who is also her sister, luna. It seems like forever that regan has been keeping the secret that her brother liam is really luna, is really a girl instead. Aug 16, 2011 this is one of the most inspirational books weve read this semester. Luna is a young adult novel written by julie anne peters and published in 2004. National book award finalist julie anne peters is the critically acclaimed author of define.

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. Luna by julie anne peters in chm, doc, fb3 download ebook. Luna begins dressing like a girl in public, first at the mall, then at school and finally at home. 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. 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. 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. Julie anne peters was born in jamestown, new york, on january 1, 1952. 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. Top 25 quotes by julie anne peters of 109 az quotes. The first edition of the novel was published in 2004, and was written by julie anne peters. 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. Is it fair to blame their problems on lunas secret. Luna may be about typical adolescent angst and the pains of growing up, but julie anne peters s book is a landmark. Luna is the kind of ya book that should be taught in high school. The main characters of this young adult, lgbt story are. When she was five, her family moved to the denver suburbs in colorado. Keeping you a secret was named a stonewall honor book. Regans brother liam cant stand the person he is during the day. Browse julie anne peterss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. And so, at night, under the gentle light of the moon, he becomes one a carefree girl named luna.

Fifteenyearold regans life, which has always revolved around keeping her older brother liams. This is one of the most inspirational books weve read this semester. But are liams family and friends ready to welcome luna into their lives. Luna is an emotional book that deals with the situation of transgenderism in a ways that makes it important and understandable. 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. It follows the life of a high school sophomorereganas she deals with the circumstances of her transsexual siblings transition from male to female. Luna a novel by julie anne peters 9780316011273 2009. Luna by julie anne peters 2006, paperback, reprint for. It was the feel of her presence in my room that woke meagain. She dances to the beat of her own drum in the moonlight. Julie anne peters newest novel, luna, is a wonderfully crafted story about a young girl named regan and her brother, liam. If lunas mom knew all along that she was transgender, why didnt she say or do anything. Regan tells the story of her brothers transformation, suicidal feelings, eagerness to live authentically, bullying and.

Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. 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. May 1, 2004 groundbreaking, finely tuned realism about a transsexual teen. How does luna affect the relationship between regan and chris. Luna read free novels online by julie anne peters in read. Luna may be about typical adolescent angst and the pains of growing up, but julie anne peterss book is a landmark. Luna is a young adult novel, by julie anne peters, and was first published in 2004. Though the book is light on sex, drugs, drinking, and all those other vices that usually have. Julie anne peters goes to just the right lengths to accurately describe both the emotional and environmental situations. Liam is unhappy in his boys body, and has, ever since he can remember, wanted to be a girl. Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female. 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. Told from regans point of view in the present and in flashback, this novel breaks new.

Luna by julie anne peters pdf regans brother liam cant stand the person he is during the day. When she was five, her family moved to the suburbs of denver, colorado. If luna s mom knew all along that she was transgender, why didnt she say or do anything. 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.

I rolled over in bed and squinted at the clock on my nightstand. Please use this display as a guideline and modify as needed. Written by julie anne peters, audiobook narrated by elizabeth evans. Jan 15, 2011 julie anne peters writes about sexuality in a frank and acceptable manner.

Regans sibling goes by liam during the day, but early in the novel selects the name luna for her nighttime identity. The book has been awarded with colorado book award for young adult. Now, everything is about to changeluna is preparing to emerge from her cocoon. Luna by julie anne peters little, brown books for young readers. Though the book is light on sex, drugs, drinking, and all those other vices that. Julie anne peters audio books, best sellers, author bio. Itd take me hours to drift off again, especially if she stayed. Peters s use of humor to dissect such serious topics has earned her a loyal readership.

Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female name, his true self, luna, only reveals herself at night. 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. Sexuality is a huge part of going through puberty and in most cases, its a difficult thing to deal with. She lives with her partner, sherri leggett, in lakewood, colorado. A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a national boo. 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. 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.