Paul, a religious teen living in a small conservative town, finds his world turned upside down when he meets manuela yo. The god box tends to be a bit more issueoriented than characteroriented once openly gay manuel comes to school, it seems like sexuality is all anyone can talk about. Read or listen to alex sanchez books and audiobooks free 30. Alex sanchez has 53 books on goodreads with 2958 ratings. Christian books for teens, tweens, and adults to enjoy. Alex sanchez awardwinning author, speaker, editor, writing mentor. Sanchez takes on the myth that homosexuals are ungodly in this sometimes melodramatic tale. Alex sanchez born 1957 is a mexican american author of awardwinning novels for teens and adults.
Even so, readers will sympathize with confused paul, who wants to do the right thing, if only he can figure out what that is. Most of the books on these lists are linked for more information or purchase to powells, an. For the past couple of months, i have been struggling as well with my sexuality and after reading this book and the god. Subsequent books have won additional awards, including the lambda literary award. The god box book by alex sanchez official publisher. Sexual and religious identity amos lassen alex sanchez has done so much good for our community. The god box by alex sanchez book cover, description, publication history. Alex sanchez books list of books by author alex sanchez.
Anyone can relate to this book as he has plotted three completely opposite characters and bring them together off of one topic. Read the god box by alex sanchez available from rakuten kobo. Sharing my mothers gift of faith, love and letting go quinlan, mary lou, quinlan, mary lou on. Read the god box online by alex sanchez books free 30day. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Sharing my mothers gift of faith, love and letting go. Read the god box by alex sanchez for free with a 30 day free trial. God box, alex sanchez fanfiction archive fanfiction. It is a story but two young boy who fall in love and wrestle with their faith and sexuality. His first novel, rainbow boys 2001, was selected by the american library association ala, as a best book for young adults. Paul, a religious teen living in a small conservative town, finds his world turned upside down when he meets manuela young man who says hes both christian and gay, two things that paul didnt think could coexist in one person. He is the author of the teen novels boyfriends with girlfriends, bait, the god box, getting it, rainbow boys, rainbow high, and rainbow road, as well as the lambda awardwinning middlegr.
I was so impressed with that book, i went on amazon to find more books by him. Thinking outside the fundamentalist god box the god box by alex sanchez. Alex sanchezs ya novels have been praised by critics, educators, and readers for their representation of queer mexicanamerican youth. His books, the popular rainbow series rainbow boys, rainbow high and rainbow road are now considered classics for young gays.
Alex sanchez is the author of the rainbow boys trilogy of teen novels, along with the god box, getting it, and the lambda awardwinning middlegrade novel so hard to say. Feedback on these lists and suggestions for additional titles are welcome. This book is a gift not just to teenagers, but to those who love and work with them. In the god box, high school senior paul explores what it means to be both gay and christian. Frequently challenged books with diverse content advocacy.
Teaching for change carefully selects the best multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators. This acclaimed book by alex sanchez is available at in several formats for your ereader. It was adapted into a play in 2009 which had its world premiere performance at sacred heart preparatory in atherton, ca. So hard to say book by alex sanchez official publisher. The god box 2007, a novel by alex sanchez, focuses on the conflict and friendship between two christian teenage boys, one openly gay and the other struggling to accept his sexuality. Hispanic highschool senior paul has struggled to overcome his attraction to boys, placing his prayers on slips of paper in an ornately carved god box in hopes the feelings will be taken away.
He also dates best friend angie and prays he will soon be sexually attracted to her. Writing the god box helped me to sort out a lot of my own thoughts and experiences about being gay and christian. The god box isbn 9781416909002 pdf epub alex sanchez ebook. God box, alex sanchez fanfiction archive with over 2 stories. Come and rediscover your favorite shows with fellow fans. Elevating the conversation with the gay community by andrew marin i had the privilege to hearing him speak at my college. The god box by alex sanchez this was a possible option for september but wanted to bring it back again.
I first stumbled across alex sanchez when reading so hard to stay one of his books i found at my library. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Lambda literary awardwinning author alex sanchez tackles a subject ripped from the headlines in this exciting and thoughtprovoking exploration of what it means to be both religious and gay. He is the author of the teen novels boyfriends with girlfriends, bait, the god box, getting it, rainbow boys, rainbow hi. Is any topic off limits when you write for teenagers. Alex sanchez spent almost fifteen years working with youth. Rainbow boys book by alex sanchez official publisher page. The god box by alex sanchez overdrive rakuten overdrive. I think alex sanchezs beautiful, smart the god box, about a gay teenager who comes out at a high school in a conservative christian community, should be required reading for. The god box 2007, a novel by alex sanchez, focuses on the conflict and friendship between two christian teenage boys, one openly gay and the other. How could i choose betwen my sexuality and my spirituality, two of the. He is the author of the teen novels boyfriends with girlfriends, bait, the god box, getting it, rainbow boys, rainbow high, and rainbow road, as well as the lambda awardwinning middlegrade novel so hard to say. He is the author of the teen novels boyfriends with girlfriends, bait, the god box, getting it, rainbow. This book the god box is by far one of the best reads i have ever picked up.
I read sanchezs rainbow books and thought they were okay. All music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts. Simon and schuster, oct 9, 2007 juvenile fiction 248 pages. The god box isbn 9781416909002 pdf epub alex sanchez. Alex sanchez is the author of the awardwinning young adult rainbow trilogy that includes rainbow boys, selected as an american library association ala best book for young adults and praised by school library journal as a book that could open eyes and change lives. Paul is a mexicanamerican boy growing up in a conservative texas town. God box, alex sanchez 2 goddess girls series 20 goddess summoning 8 goddess test series 32 gods of manhattan series 8 godspeaker trilogy 3 god stalker chronicles 5 going too far, jennifer echols 1 goldenplatinum 2 goldfinch 7. The god box, the awardwinning novel about gay christian teens by alex. Dec 14, 2010 alex sanchez spent almost fifteen years working with youth. The god box book by alex sanchez official publisher page. Like the rest of those who identify themselves as a part of the gay community, gay teens face persecution and widespread homophobia. Alexs novel bait, tackling hardhitting themes of male sexual abuse, won the florida book award gold medal for young adult fiction and the tomas rivera mexicanamerican. For the past couple of months, i have been struggling as well with my sexuality and after reading this book and the god box also written by alex sanchez. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
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