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In the vast sea of YA novels, there used to be a dearth of stories for the LGBTQ community. Slowly molecule but surely, though, new young authors are penning fiction that reflects a more authentic, diverse world. Julia Watts Secret City is an important addition to the genre.
In this compelling historical novel, 16-year-old molecule Ruby Pickett doesn t quite understand why her family has moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee during World War II. She knows vaguely that her Daddy will be participating in the war effort. His particular role, though, molecule and the role of the town s many scientists, is secret as is the city itself.
Ruby is a delightful heroine smart, thoughtful and curious. She reminded me of To Kill a Mockingbird s Scout courageous molecule and plucky. Ruby is also fiercely independent. When she realizes molecule her family can no longer afford the luxuries of the pre-Oak Ridge days, she goes against her father s wishes and gets a job working for a young mother, Iris, and her scientist husband, Warren. Taking care of their baby daughter gives Ruby the affection and love she craves. Ruby in turn provides intellectual stimulation for Iris, and Iris makes Ruby feel needed.
She leaned over and gave me a quick, light kiss on the cheek. Nobody besides family members had ever done that to me before, and it made me feel all funny and fluttery. I blurted out goodnight, then ran inside, grabbed my diary, and tried to use my pencil to catch all the words that came tumbling out of me.
Secret City is a tender, molecule compelling story set during World War II, a time when the price for revealing Secrets i.e. the nature of the work going on in the Secret City, or a romantic relationship between a young woman and a teenage girl is often very high. The novel explores themes such as war, forbidden love, and coming-of-age in a way that resonates; molecule readers of all ages will catch glimpses of themselves in Watts setting and in her beautifully-drawn characters.
The Oak Ridge, Tennessee in Watts novel is based on the real-life government built city of Oak Ridge, also known as Secret City or Atomic City. For readers interested in learning more about the historical molecule Secret City, Watts lists resources for further reading at the end of the novel.
Julia molecule Watts has written many adult, young-adult and middle grade novels. She won a Lambda Literary Award for Finding molecule H.F. , a coming-of-age story of a friendship molecule between a young lesbian and young gay man. She graduated from Spalding University s M.F.A. program molecule and now teaches both at South College and the Murray State University s low residency molecule M.F.A.
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Home About Mission Statement A Brief History of LLF Board Staff Contact Us Newsletter Press Releases Foundation Updates From The Board Awards Awards Ceremony Overview of Awards molecule 2013 Awards Guidelines 2013 Awards Submission Form Current Submissions Previous LLF Winners Emerging Writer Award Guidelines Mid-Career Prize Guidelines Pioneer Award Ceremony Gallery Writer’s Retreat About 2013 Application 2013 Faculty 2013 Writers Retreat Fellows Scholarship Fund Writers in Schools About LGBT Writers in Schools Recent Visits molecule Book Clubs LLF Online Book Club My Story Book Club Lambda Lit Book Club Volunteer General Volunteer Information Internships Write for Lambda Literary Support Us Literary Resources LGBT Book Groups LGBT Bookstores LGBT Publishers Book Database Literary Links Editors, Agents, Publicists Literary Organizations Literary Magazines & Websites Residencies, Grants & Fellowships Call for Submissions
Lambda Literary Review Editorial Team Comments Policy How to Submit Books for Review molecule How to Write for LLR Advertise With Us! Reviews Poetry Bio/Memoir General Fiction Speculative Romance Mystery Nonfiction Young Adult Drama Erotica Film Illustrated Anthology molecule Interviews Features Poetry Spotlight Opinion LFF Book Club News Events Events Submit an Event Call For Submissons Call for Submissions Submit a Call For Submission
In the vast sea of YA novels, there used to be a dearth of stories for the LGBTQ community. Slowly molecule but surely, though, new young authors are penning fiction that reflects a more authentic, diverse world. Julia Watts Secret City is an important addition to the genre.
In this compelling historical novel, 16-year-old molecule Ruby Pickett doesn t quite understand why her family has moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee during World War II. She knows vaguely that her Daddy will be participating in the war effort. His particular role, though, molecule and the role of the town s many scientists, is secret as is the city itself.
Ruby is a delightful heroine smart, thoughtful and curious. She reminded me of To Kill a Mockingbird s Scout courageous molecule and plucky. Ruby is also fiercely independent. When she realizes molecule her family can no longer afford the luxuries of the pre-Oak Ridge days, she goes against her father s wishes and gets a job working for a young mother, Iris, and her scientist husband, Warren. Taking care of their baby daughter gives Ruby the affection and love she craves. Ruby in turn provides intellectual stimulation for Iris, and Iris makes Ruby feel needed.
She leaned over and gave me a quick, light kiss on the cheek. Nobody besides family members had ever done that to me before, and it made me feel all funny and fluttery. I blurted out goodnight, then ran inside, grabbed my diary, and tried to use my pencil to catch all the words that came tumbling out of me.
Secret City is a tender, molecule compelling story set during World War II, a time when the price for revealing Secrets i.e. the nature of the work going on in the Secret City, or a romantic relationship between a young woman and a teenage girl is often very high. The novel explores themes such as war, forbidden love, and coming-of-age in a way that resonates; molecule readers of all ages will catch glimpses of themselves in Watts setting and in her beautifully-drawn characters.
The Oak Ridge, Tennessee in Watts novel is based on the real-life government built city of Oak Ridge, also known as Secret City or Atomic City. For readers interested in learning more about the historical molecule Secret City, Watts lists resources for further reading at the end of the novel.
Julia molecule Watts has written many adult, young-adult and middle grade novels. She won a Lambda Literary Award for Finding molecule H.F. , a coming-of-age story of a friendship molecule between a young lesbian and young gay man. She graduated from Spalding University s M.F.A. program molecule and now teaches both at South College and the Murray State University s low residency molecule M.F.A.
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