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. Although the protagonists are in their last year of high school, i think this book suits. Jul 02, 2007 just my choices for the main characters if they were to ever make a movie of the book series by alex sanchez. Rainbow high by alex sanchez jason carrillo, the bestlooking athlete in school, has had his eyes on the prize from day one. Of this sequel to rainbow boys, pw wrote, the author expertly mixes coming. He has a definite feel for the thoughts, feelings, and speech patterns of contemporary high school students, and his characters are believable, although perhaps not as fully developed as one would like. Jason carrillo, the bestlooking athlete in school, has. This book is the sequel to rainbow boys and followed by rainbow road. Jason carrillo, the bestlooking athlete in school, has had his eyes. Apr 09, 2010 the book remained, with the superintendent recommending parental consent be required for seventh to ninth graders who wanted to read the book. This novel is an improvement on sanchez first in the series rainbow boys, which is high praise indeed bearing in mind this first novel is very well written. Frequently challenged books with diverse content advocacy.
Suivez alex sanchez et explorez sa bibliographie sur sa page dauteur alex sanchez sur. Rainbow high rainbow trilogy, book 2 by alex sanchez. We compile lists of challenged books in order to inform the public about censorship efforts that affect libraries and schools. My newest novel, boyfriends with girlfriends, came. My novel, bait, won the florida book award gold medal for ya fiction. Caroline bowman performs rainbow high from the musical evita. Rainbow boys by alex sanchez book read online scribd. Kyle meeks, swim team star and allaround good guy, is finally in the relationship he wanted.
The first book in a trilogy, alex sanchezs coming of age novel for young. Reviews of the rainbow high up to now regarding the guide weve rainbow high pdf feedback consumers havent however still left his or her article on the sport, or you cannot see clearly still. Apr 30, 2006 this novel is an improvement on sanchez first in the series rainbow boys, which is high praise indeed bearing in mind this first novel is very well written. Two sequels, rainbow high and rainbow road, were both lambda award finalists and chosen as. Rainbow high 2005 read online free book by alex sanchez. In the book by alex sanchez you follow three very different types of boys in the beginning of their high school year. His first novel, rainbow boys 2001, was selected by the american library association ala, as a best book for young adults. Rainbow boys is told through the voices of three gay boys, each at a different stage of coming out.
A worthy follow up to rainbow boys, alex sanchez s new book, rainbow high, picks up mere weeks after the first story left off, continuing to chronicle the lives of three gay teens in their senior year of high school. Childrens book council notable social studies trade book for young people. Two of alexs signature writing methods shown through this time, too. This is a very powerful book, one that definitely sticks with you after youre finished, and its one that tackles several important, pertinent issues very well. 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. Jason has a girlfriend with whom he has sex, but he thinks a lot about male bodies and increasingly questions his sexuality. Join facebook to connect with alex sanchez and others you may know.
Alex sanchez alex sanchez spent almost fifteen years working with youth. Click to read more about 3 book collection of alex sanchez. Two of alex s signature writing methods shown through this time, too. Kyle wrestles with his decision over which college to attend and faces homophobia from his swim team. Rainbow high develops character relations in a polished and professional manner which bodes well for his concluding novel rainbow road. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of rainbow boys by alex sanchez.
The lives of three suburban high school students become dramatically entangled in a manner familiar mostly to high schoolers and soapopera fans. Sanchez returns to the lives of nelson, kyle and jasonthe three likable gay characters he created in rainbow boys, infusing his sequel with romance and. Rainbow high is the second novel in a trilogy by alex sanchez, focusing on the issues gay and questioning youth face as they come of age. Those being his succinct writing style and the rotation of the chapters where we get the point of view from jason, kyle, then nelson. The lives of three suburban high school students become dramatically entangled in a manner familiar mostly to highschoolers and soapopera fans. My biggest quibble with the book is its treatment of a secondary character, jeremy, who is hiv positive. Rainbow boys book by alex sanchez official publisher page. Rainbow high rainbow trilogy, book 2 by alex sanchez book cover, description, publication history. 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.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Sanchezs book tells the story of three high school seniors and their struggles at coming to terms with. Mar 01, 2011 alex sanchez spent almost fifteen years working with youth. Alan v30n1 an interview with alex sanchez, author of. The author, who has a masters degree in guidance counseling, includes a detailed list of resources at the books end. As with rainbow boys and rainbow high, alex sanchez has written another magnificent book with rainbow road.
Im the author of cool, sometimes controversial teen books, including the rainbow boys trilogy, the god box, and bait. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Read rainbow boys by alex sanchez for free with a 30 day free trial. Nov 01, 2003 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. Rainbow boys alex sanchez pdf rainbow boys by alex sanchez jason carrillo is a jock with a steady girlfriend, but he cant stop dreaming about sex. This rainbow boys book is telling about jason carrillo is a jock. Kyle, jason, and nelson from rainbow boys 2001 return to continue their dawsonscreekwithextragayboys soap opera and finish out their senior year. His novel, bait, won the 2009 florida book award gold medal for ya fiction. Sanchez returns to the lives of nelson, kyle and jasonthe three likable gay characters he created in rainbow boys, infusing his sequel with romance and humor. Alex sanchez sanchez, alex used books, rare books and new books. The book rainbow boys is an interesting look into the coming out process of gay men in america. Flamboyant nelson is often the target of school harassment but is out and proud about his sexuality. Kyle is the star of the swimming team who has known for a long time that hes gay, but hes still in the closet. Kyle is the star of the swimming team who has known for a long time that hes gay, but hes still in the.
The writing can be stilted at times, and there are outdated references that might perplex todays teens, but a quick, engaging read thats as full of romance and drama as it is a resource for teens. The book presents the life story of malcolm little, also known as malcolm x, who was a human. Alex sanchez born 1957 is a mexican american author of awardwinning novels for teens and adults. Rainbow boys rainbow trilogy, 1, rainbow high rainbow trilogy, 2, and rainbow road rainbow trilogy, 3rainbow boys is. 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. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
Sanchez s book tells the story of three high school seniors and their struggles at coming to terms with who they are as young homosexual men. Alex sanchez follows these very different highschool seniors as their struggles with sexuality and intolerance draw them. Rainbow high book by alex sanchez official publisher. Follows three gay high school seniors as they struggle with issues of coming out, safe sex, homophobia, being in pdf love, and college choices. Jason comes out to his basketball teammates and deals with becoming a role model when he draws media attention. Alex sanchez follows three gay high school seniors as they struggle with issues of coming out, safe sex, homophobia, being in love, and college choices. His novel bait won the tomas rivera mexicanamerican book award and the florida book award gold medal for young adult fiction currently alex is at work on a graphic novel for dc comics, due out june. My only disappointment is that the jacket says this will be the conclusion of the series.
Lambda literary foundation honored alex with an outstanding midcareer novelists prize. Rainbow road rainbow boys series book 3 alex sanchez author alston brown narrator 2012 so hard to say. Unfortunately, with any series as good as this, you always want more and want the series to continue. His novel bait won the tomas rivera mexicanamerican book award and the florida book award gold medal for young adult fiction.
The first book in a trilogy, alex sanchezs coming of age novel for young adults, rainbow. Alex sanchez deserves a tremendous amount of praise for writing such an excellent sequel to his immensely popular rainbow boys. And lastly, in fayetteville, arkansas, parents protecting the minds of children removed this and its sequel, rainbow high, for profane language, depictions of sexuality and promoting a homosexual agenda. In a revealing debut novel that percolates with passion and wit, alex sanchez follows these very different highschool seniors as their struggles with sexuality and intolerance draw them into a. Bold voice alex sanchez continues the story begun in his critically acclaimed debut rainbow boys with this captivating and straightforward depiction of living, loving, and losing that goes straight to the heart of what it means to be young and gay. Alex sanchez is surprised by the wealth of attention his first book, rainbow boys, has received since it was released by simon and schuster in october, 2001. This book truly challenges teen readers to take a look at what gay youth go through. One such book, rainbow boys by alex sanchez is listed at number 48 on the top 100 bannedchallenged books. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from over 100,000. Rainbow high rainbow boys series book 2 alex sanchez author alston brown narrator 2012 rainbow road rainbow boys series book 3 alex sanchez author alston brown narrator 2012 so hard to say rainbow boys series book 4 alex. Jason carrillo, the bestlooking athlete in school, has had his eyes on the prize from day one. Alex sanchez spent almost fifteen years working with youth.
Rainbow high book by alex sanchez official publisher page. Rainbow series rainbow boys, rainbow high, rainbow road, so hard to say, and getting it by alex sanchez. Rainbow boys by alex sanchez 2003, paperback for sale. Alex sanchez has published eight novels, including the american library association best book for young adults rainbow boys and lambda awardwinning so hard to say.
About the author alex sanchez spent almost fifteen years working with youth. Kindleepubmobidaisy short overview about this book. An interview with alex sanchez author of rainbow boy. The alas office for intellectual freedom oif receives reports from libraries, schools, and the media on attempts to ban books in communities across the country.
It has been called the best gay youth book of the year and it recently landed on the list of best books for young adults as judged by the young adult library services association. A worthy follow up to rainbow boys, alex sanchezs new book, rainbow high, picks up mere weeks after the first story left off, continuing to chronicle the lives of three gay teens in their senior year of high school. Rainbow boys, rainbow high and rainbow road by alex sanchez. The book remained, with the superintendent recommending parental consent be required for seventh to ninth graders who wanted to read the book. Alex sanchez talks about his personal journey regarding sexual orientation. Rainbow high 2005 read online free book by alex sanchez in. Rainbow boys rainbow high rainbow road alex sanchez facing censorship. Rainbow boys by alex sanchez about the book three high school seniorsjason, an athlete who things he might be gay. Another excellent book by alex sanchez, continuing the story from rainbow boys. Sanchezs debut novel chronicles the senior year of three gay teens struggling with issues ranging from coming out to first love to an hiv scare. A brief cover of the author and the banned book leads us to jason meeting kyle and nelson at a meeting. We compile lists of challenged books in order to inform the public about censorship efforts that. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site.