A review by textpublishing
Answers in the Pages by David Levithan
The following book reviews have been shared by Text Publishing – publisher of Answers in the Pages
‘Compelling…Answers in the Pages is an uplifting portrait of the strength it takes to fight for your story. It’s an important book with an essential perspective on a vital, timeless question.’
BookPage (starred)
‘A timely and relevant release…Provides a window into a uniquely transitory age [and] ultimately celebrates the messiness of being human.’
School Library Journal (starred)
‘[A] nuanced novel that centres moments of self-discovery, working themes of acceptance, bravery, friendship and love into each of the three threads.’
Publishers Weekly (starred)
‘Answers in the Pages will empower young readers…Accessible, engaging…A celebration of quiet queerness, of self-discovery, of allyship, of the way books can open our world and spark adventures both real and imagined, of the fact that, whether we love our same-gender friends as friends or more than friends, we deserve to have our stories told and read and shared.’
Kekla Magoon, New York Times
‘Engrossing…Levithan skilfully dovetails the three stories into a dramatic conclusion with a few delightful surprises.’
Shelf Awareness
‘Gives voice to the young who just see a great book and characters who really care about each other. Timely, inspiring, perfect.’
Rebecca Williams, San Francisco Book Review
‘Levithan’s characters are multifaceted and well-drawn…It is refreshing to have such a sweet, fun story incorporate contemporary issues, and add to the list of books that queer young readers can find themselves in.’
Margaret Crohn, Read Plus
‘Pure reading joy…sophisticated, nuanced and layered. An exploration of friendship, self-acceptance and finding your authentic voice…Such important themes. And such a clever, compelling rendering of these.’
Kids’ Book Review
‘Heartfelt…Teaches us that we need to stand up for what we believe to be right.’
Sue Mauger, Glam Adelaide
‘A narrative that is as much fun as it is a poignant commentary on the state of lives for the LGBTQI+ community internationally…A vital book in the development of young people.’
NZ Booklovers
‘A touching story…Rich in themes, satisfying in characterisation, enlivened by a gentle wit…Should be in every school library and read by as many people as possible.’
StoryLinks
‘Compelling…Answers in the Pages is an uplifting portrait of the strength it takes to fight for your story. It’s an important book with an essential perspective on a vital, timeless question.’
BookPage (starred)
‘A timely and relevant release…Provides a window into a uniquely transitory age [and] ultimately celebrates the messiness of being human.’
School Library Journal (starred)
‘[A] nuanced novel that centres moments of self-discovery, working themes of acceptance, bravery, friendship and love into each of the three threads.’
Publishers Weekly (starred)
‘Answers in the Pages will empower young readers…Accessible, engaging…A celebration of quiet queerness, of self-discovery, of allyship, of the way books can open our world and spark adventures both real and imagined, of the fact that, whether we love our same-gender friends as friends or more than friends, we deserve to have our stories told and read and shared.’
Kekla Magoon, New York Times
‘Engrossing…Levithan skilfully dovetails the three stories into a dramatic conclusion with a few delightful surprises.’
Shelf Awareness
‘Gives voice to the young who just see a great book and characters who really care about each other. Timely, inspiring, perfect.’
Rebecca Williams, San Francisco Book Review
‘Levithan’s characters are multifaceted and well-drawn…It is refreshing to have such a sweet, fun story incorporate contemporary issues, and add to the list of books that queer young readers can find themselves in.’
Margaret Crohn, Read Plus
‘Pure reading joy…sophisticated, nuanced and layered. An exploration of friendship, self-acceptance and finding your authentic voice…Such important themes. And such a clever, compelling rendering of these.’
Kids’ Book Review
‘Heartfelt…Teaches us that we need to stand up for what we believe to be right.’
Sue Mauger, Glam Adelaide
‘A narrative that is as much fun as it is a poignant commentary on the state of lives for the LGBTQI+ community internationally…A vital book in the development of young people.’
NZ Booklovers
‘A touching story…Rich in themes, satisfying in characterisation, enlivened by a gentle wit…Should be in every school library and read by as many people as possible.’
StoryLinks