Author: Rich Merritt
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 0758267576
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
Yes, It All Really Happened Just Like This. . . Here's the story of Rich Merritt--the good son, teacher's pet, Southern gentleman, model Christian student at Bob Jones University, Marine officer, and the not-so-anonymous poster boy for a New York Times Magazine article on gays in the military--whose complicated sexual past caused an international scandal when The Advocate "outed" him as "The Marine Who Did Gay Porn," putting his life in a tailspin. It's the compelling, poignant story of how a boy who never listened to pop music, never cursed, and didn't have his first drink until he was eighteen exploded into a life of drugs, alcohol, promiscuity, prostitution, and pornography. And above all, it's a triumphant story of self-forgiveness and identity, of a man who refused to allow himself to be defined by the standards of anyone else--gay or straight. Along the way, Rich Merritt writes with humor, compassion, insight and naked truth about: • What it's really like growing up behind the "Fortress of Fundamentalism" and how he ultimately came to despise their views • The harsh realities of military life under the "Don't ask, don't tell" Clinton policy • A real insider's experience of working in the male porn industry--the good, the bad, and the extremely hot • Why he chose not to reveal his porn past to the New York Times journalist • What it felt like to be the most notorious marine in the world and what it took to come through the fire By turns harrowing and heartbreaking, angry and affirming, Secrets of a Gay Marine Porn Star is that rarest of memoirs--a fascinating slice of life that reads like the most absorbing fiction, but is all true.
Secrets Of A Gay Marine Porn Star
Author: Rich Merritt
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 0758267576
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
Yes, It All Really Happened Just Like This. . . Here's the story of Rich Merritt--the good son, teacher's pet, Southern gentleman, model Christian student at Bob Jones University, Marine officer, and the not-so-anonymous poster boy for a New York Times Magazine article on gays in the military--whose complicated sexual past caused an international scandal when The Advocate "outed" him as "The Marine Who Did Gay Porn," putting his life in a tailspin. It's the compelling, poignant story of how a boy who never listened to pop music, never cursed, and didn't have his first drink until he was eighteen exploded into a life of drugs, alcohol, promiscuity, prostitution, and pornography. And above all, it's a triumphant story of self-forgiveness and identity, of a man who refused to allow himself to be defined by the standards of anyone else--gay or straight. Along the way, Rich Merritt writes with humor, compassion, insight and naked truth about: • What it's really like growing up behind the "Fortress of Fundamentalism" and how he ultimately came to despise their views • The harsh realities of military life under the "Don't ask, don't tell" Clinton policy • A real insider's experience of working in the male porn industry--the good, the bad, and the extremely hot • Why he chose not to reveal his porn past to the New York Times journalist • What it felt like to be the most notorious marine in the world and what it took to come through the fire By turns harrowing and heartbreaking, angry and affirming, Secrets of a Gay Marine Porn Star is that rarest of memoirs--a fascinating slice of life that reads like the most absorbing fiction, but is all true.
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 0758267576
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
Yes, It All Really Happened Just Like This. . . Here's the story of Rich Merritt--the good son, teacher's pet, Southern gentleman, model Christian student at Bob Jones University, Marine officer, and the not-so-anonymous poster boy for a New York Times Magazine article on gays in the military--whose complicated sexual past caused an international scandal when The Advocate "outed" him as "The Marine Who Did Gay Porn," putting his life in a tailspin. It's the compelling, poignant story of how a boy who never listened to pop music, never cursed, and didn't have his first drink until he was eighteen exploded into a life of drugs, alcohol, promiscuity, prostitution, and pornography. And above all, it's a triumphant story of self-forgiveness and identity, of a man who refused to allow himself to be defined by the standards of anyone else--gay or straight. Along the way, Rich Merritt writes with humor, compassion, insight and naked truth about: • What it's really like growing up behind the "Fortress of Fundamentalism" and how he ultimately came to despise their views • The harsh realities of military life under the "Don't ask, don't tell" Clinton policy • A real insider's experience of working in the male porn industry--the good, the bad, and the extremely hot • Why he chose not to reveal his porn past to the New York Times journalist • What it felt like to be the most notorious marine in the world and what it took to come through the fire By turns harrowing and heartbreaking, angry and affirming, Secrets of a Gay Marine Porn Star is that rarest of memoirs--a fascinating slice of life that reads like the most absorbing fiction, but is all true.
Porn Star Secrets of Sex
Author: Jeni West
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402269358
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
How to be a Sex Goddess! Porn stars know everything there is about having a mindblowing sex life. Admit it, you want to know their secrets for crushing inhibitions and finding the sexy vixen within. Whether you're inexperienced or always orgasmic, these porn star secrets are perfect for anyone who loves sex-and wants to make it even better. STRIPPING WITH CONFIDENCE...He aches to be teased... Going beyond missionary...ease into positively perfect positions... GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH ORAL SEX...thrilling ways to give and receive... Pushing the BOUNDARIES...as little or as much as you want-games, toys, and DVDs, oh my!
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402269358
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
How to be a Sex Goddess! Porn stars know everything there is about having a mindblowing sex life. Admit it, you want to know their secrets for crushing inhibitions and finding the sexy vixen within. Whether you're inexperienced or always orgasmic, these porn star secrets are perfect for anyone who loves sex-and wants to make it even better. STRIPPING WITH CONFIDENCE...He aches to be teased... Going beyond missionary...ease into positively perfect positions... GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH ORAL SEX...thrilling ways to give and receive... Pushing the BOUNDARIES...as little or as much as you want-games, toys, and DVDs, oh my!
How to Bottom Like a Porn Star
Author: Woody Miller (Columnist)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780989139755
Category : Anal sex
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Learn How To Bottom With EYE-POPPING Medical Illustrations! They'll help you understand the best way to bottom in ways that words alone can't.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780989139755
Category : Anal sex
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Learn How To Bottom With EYE-POPPING Medical Illustrations! They'll help you understand the best way to bottom in ways that words alone can't.
Absolute Mayhem
Author: Monica Mayhem
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1616080914
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
So begins the no-holds-barred autobiography of Monica Mayhem—a porn star and proud of it. In her funny and disarmingly candid voice, she reveals the ins and outs of making it big in Los Angeles, the pornography capital of the world. Just how did a girl who was taunted at school because her eyes were “too big,” and who carved out a respectable career for herself trading oil futures in the financial markets of Sydney and London, go on to make over four hundred hardcore adult movies (and counting), win numerous industry awards, and even land herself a role in the first Sex and the City movie? From her troubled childhood to her first show at the famous Spearmint Rhino in London to her favorite sex toys, Monica reveals how she built her empire—which now includes hundreds of films, a website, and lucrative burlesque performances. Absolute Mayhem lifts the lid on the sex, rock, and mayhem of Monica’s truly extraordinary professional life and unveils the private person behind it all.
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1616080914
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
So begins the no-holds-barred autobiography of Monica Mayhem—a porn star and proud of it. In her funny and disarmingly candid voice, she reveals the ins and outs of making it big in Los Angeles, the pornography capital of the world. Just how did a girl who was taunted at school because her eyes were “too big,” and who carved out a respectable career for herself trading oil futures in the financial markets of Sydney and London, go on to make over four hundred hardcore adult movies (and counting), win numerous industry awards, and even land herself a role in the first Sex and the City movie? From her troubled childhood to her first show at the famous Spearmint Rhino in London to her favorite sex toys, Monica reveals how she built her empire—which now includes hundreds of films, a website, and lucrative burlesque performances. Absolute Mayhem lifts the lid on the sex, rock, and mayhem of Monica’s truly extraordinary professional life and unveils the private person behind it all.
Coming Out Like a Porn Star
Author: Jiz Lee
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
ISBN: 0990557189
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
This one-of-a-kind book shares intimate personal stories of porn performers "coming out" to family, friends, partners, lovers, and community. The contributors represent a wide range of races, ethnicities, and genders. They include Joanna Angel, Annie Sprinkle, Betty Blac, Nina Hartley, Candida Royalle, Conner Habib, Dale Cooper, Christopher Zeischegg, Cindy Gallop, Drew DeVeaux, Erika Lust, Gala Vanting, Casey Calvert, Lorelei Lee, Stoya, Ignacio Rivera AKA Papí Coxxx, and many others. Jiz Lee is a veteran porn performer who had worked in over two-hundred projects within indie, queer, and hardcore gonzo adult genres. Lee is the editor of Coming Out Like a Porn Star, and co-editor of the Porn Studies Journal Special Issue: Porn and Labour.
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
ISBN: 0990557189
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
This one-of-a-kind book shares intimate personal stories of porn performers "coming out" to family, friends, partners, lovers, and community. The contributors represent a wide range of races, ethnicities, and genders. They include Joanna Angel, Annie Sprinkle, Betty Blac, Nina Hartley, Candida Royalle, Conner Habib, Dale Cooper, Christopher Zeischegg, Cindy Gallop, Drew DeVeaux, Erika Lust, Gala Vanting, Casey Calvert, Lorelei Lee, Stoya, Ignacio Rivera AKA Papí Coxxx, and many others. Jiz Lee is a veteran porn performer who had worked in over two-hundred projects within indie, queer, and hardcore gonzo adult genres. Lee is the editor of Coming Out Like a Porn Star, and co-editor of the Porn Studies Journal Special Issue: Porn and Labour.
How to Make Love Like a Porn Star
Author: Jenna Jameson
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062209809
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 594
Book Description
How to Make Love Like a Porn Star, the mega-bestselling memoir, triumphant survival story, and cautionary tale that spent over six weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and rocketed adult film icon Jenna Jameson into the mainstream spotlight, is now in paperback and ebook for the very first time. Her unforgettable memoir, written with master storyteller Neil Strauss, is many things at once: a shocking sexual history; an insider's guide to the secret workings of the billion-dollar adult-film industry; and a gripping thriller that probes deep into Jameson's dark past. With never-before-seen photographs from Jenna's private collection, exclusive photos taken for this book, and original cartoon strips, this memoir is an unparalleled exploration of sexual freedom. In the underbelly of Las Vegas, a cesspool of warring biker gangs and seedy strip clubs, gawky, brace-faced Jenna Massoli was transformed into the bombshell Jenna Jameson. Today, Jenna is the biggest star in the history of adult movies, consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful women alive. But behind the glamour and the meteoric rise to fame was a path paved with tragedy and heartbreak. As a teenager—drawn into a dark and chaotic world where rape, abuse, and murder were commonplace—Jenna began her rapid downward spiral of addiction and degradation . . . while at the same time becoming the porn world's biggest crossover success story.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062209809
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 594
Book Description
How to Make Love Like a Porn Star, the mega-bestselling memoir, triumphant survival story, and cautionary tale that spent over six weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and rocketed adult film icon Jenna Jameson into the mainstream spotlight, is now in paperback and ebook for the very first time. Her unforgettable memoir, written with master storyteller Neil Strauss, is many things at once: a shocking sexual history; an insider's guide to the secret workings of the billion-dollar adult-film industry; and a gripping thriller that probes deep into Jameson's dark past. With never-before-seen photographs from Jenna's private collection, exclusive photos taken for this book, and original cartoon strips, this memoir is an unparalleled exploration of sexual freedom. In the underbelly of Las Vegas, a cesspool of warring biker gangs and seedy strip clubs, gawky, brace-faced Jenna Massoli was transformed into the bombshell Jenna Jameson. Today, Jenna is the biggest star in the history of adult movies, consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful women alive. But behind the glamour and the meteoric rise to fame was a path paved with tragedy and heartbreak. As a teenager—drawn into a dark and chaotic world where rape, abuse, and murder were commonplace—Jenna began her rapid downward spiral of addiction and degradation . . . while at the same time becoming the porn world's biggest crossover success story.
Unleash Your Sexual Superpowers
Author: Erik Everhard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781950367320
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Become a better lover and leave her begging for more when you Unleash Your Sexual Superpowers. An epic experiment has played out over the last 20 years. The laboratory where it took place is the San Fernando Valley. The subject of that experiment: Erik Everhard. Unleash Your Sexual Superpowers is the result of 20 years of practical, real-world knowledge gleaned from my sexual exploits with over 5,000 women. This definitive manual harnesses real world techniques that actually work and deliver real results. From overcoming performance anxiety, to lasting longer in bed and giving women orgasm after orgasm. These techniques, strategies, and psychological biohacks have all been tested extensively by yours truly so I guarantee they work. This comprehensive guide delivers the top secrets learned from one of the world's top male porn stars specifically designed to help you! Become a better lover and leave her begging for more when you Unleash Your Sexual Superpowers.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781950367320
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Become a better lover and leave her begging for more when you Unleash Your Sexual Superpowers. An epic experiment has played out over the last 20 years. The laboratory where it took place is the San Fernando Valley. The subject of that experiment: Erik Everhard. Unleash Your Sexual Superpowers is the result of 20 years of practical, real-world knowledge gleaned from my sexual exploits with over 5,000 women. This definitive manual harnesses real world techniques that actually work and deliver real results. From overcoming performance anxiety, to lasting longer in bed and giving women orgasm after orgasm. These techniques, strategies, and psychological biohacks have all been tested extensively by yours truly so I guarantee they work. This comprehensive guide delivers the top secrets learned from one of the world's top male porn stars specifically designed to help you! Become a better lover and leave her begging for more when you Unleash Your Sexual Superpowers.
Confessions of the Hundred Hottest Porn Stars
Author: Lainie Speiser
Publisher: Quiver Books
ISBN: 1592334776
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The Biggest Names in the Adult Entertainment Biz in One Big Tell-All! "A fascinating peek into the sex lives of porn's top stars. A juicy read!"— Anka Radakovich, sex columnist, British GQ “I can't stop reading this! Enlightening and insightful, revealing, arousing, and tips from the pros! This is like the Kinsey Reports of adult entertainment for our generation.”—Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, guitarist for Guns N' Roses “This is the only book that has kept our hands off each other and on the pages! Two peckers up!”—Sal Governale and Richard Christy, The Howard Stern Show “Confessions of the Hundred Hottest Porn Stars offers a rare and insightful glimpse into the minds of adult stars—their secret sexual fantasies, preferences, and vulnerabilities. Lainie Speiser has a unique rapport with adult industry actors that enables her to elicit heartfelt revelations from those who are used to hiding behind carefully constructed facades. No other book has ever shed so much light on the inner erotic world of the sexiest and most sexual women and men in the universe. A must-read for anyone who wants to learn about the origin of sexual disinhibition, become a better lover—or simply to get turned on!"—Victoria “Dr. Z” Zdrok, author of Dr. Z on Scoring “This book is a pleasurable romp into the secret lives of the most beautiful and intriguing women in the world of porn. As a fellow 'Sexpert,' I found this book to be fascinating as it captures the naughty and nice secrets of porn stars who are usually very elusive. Lainie Speiser is a porn pioneer and this book of short-tales is packed full of secrets that are both sexy and surprising.”—Kristin Davis, The Manhattan Madam, candidate for governor of New York 2010 "Lainie Speiser has fulfilled every porn fan’s fantasy by getting inside the minds—and bedrooms—of the industry’s most popular stars. An intimate, fun and sexy read!"—Eric Danville, author of The Complete Linda Lovelace The stories don’t come any more sexy, funny, or raw than they do in Confessions of the Hundred Hottest Porn Stars. They’re all here. One-hundred of the world’s most famous porn stars—including Nikki Benz, Tera Patrick, Nick Manning, Jesse Jane, Sunny Leone, Tabitha Stevens, Ron Jeremy, Breanne Benson, Brooke Haven, Mr. Marcus, Brittany Andrews, Stoya, Joanna Angel, Lupe Fuentes, James Deen, Bree Olson, Kayden Kross, Kelly Divine, Misty Stone, Peter North, Taylor Wane, Phoenix Marie, Evan Seinfeld, Gina Lynn, and Sophia Santi—and they’re not afraid to share their innermost thoughts on: —what really turns them on —their favorite sexual positions—both on- and off-camera —their innermost sexual fantasies —the fun of threesomes, foursomes, and orgies —the joys of double penetration —being married to another porn star and why open marriages and relationship work best Penthouse publicist and columnist Lainie Speiser, who has worked behind the scenes of the adult industry for 20 years, gets the hottest people in the business to open up and share their secrets, offer advice on sex, and tell you about their hidden desires and favorite toys. The stories are shocking, gripping, surprising, and fun, revealing what these porn stars really think about themselves and their sex lives. And each confession is accompanied by the star’s favorite photo.
Publisher: Quiver Books
ISBN: 1592334776
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The Biggest Names in the Adult Entertainment Biz in One Big Tell-All! "A fascinating peek into the sex lives of porn's top stars. A juicy read!"— Anka Radakovich, sex columnist, British GQ “I can't stop reading this! Enlightening and insightful, revealing, arousing, and tips from the pros! This is like the Kinsey Reports of adult entertainment for our generation.”—Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, guitarist for Guns N' Roses “This is the only book that has kept our hands off each other and on the pages! Two peckers up!”—Sal Governale and Richard Christy, The Howard Stern Show “Confessions of the Hundred Hottest Porn Stars offers a rare and insightful glimpse into the minds of adult stars—their secret sexual fantasies, preferences, and vulnerabilities. Lainie Speiser has a unique rapport with adult industry actors that enables her to elicit heartfelt revelations from those who are used to hiding behind carefully constructed facades. No other book has ever shed so much light on the inner erotic world of the sexiest and most sexual women and men in the universe. A must-read for anyone who wants to learn about the origin of sexual disinhibition, become a better lover—or simply to get turned on!"—Victoria “Dr. Z” Zdrok, author of Dr. Z on Scoring “This book is a pleasurable romp into the secret lives of the most beautiful and intriguing women in the world of porn. As a fellow 'Sexpert,' I found this book to be fascinating as it captures the naughty and nice secrets of porn stars who are usually very elusive. Lainie Speiser is a porn pioneer and this book of short-tales is packed full of secrets that are both sexy and surprising.”—Kristin Davis, The Manhattan Madam, candidate for governor of New York 2010 "Lainie Speiser has fulfilled every porn fan’s fantasy by getting inside the minds—and bedrooms—of the industry’s most popular stars. An intimate, fun and sexy read!"—Eric Danville, author of The Complete Linda Lovelace The stories don’t come any more sexy, funny, or raw than they do in Confessions of the Hundred Hottest Porn Stars. They’re all here. One-hundred of the world’s most famous porn stars—including Nikki Benz, Tera Patrick, Nick Manning, Jesse Jane, Sunny Leone, Tabitha Stevens, Ron Jeremy, Breanne Benson, Brooke Haven, Mr. Marcus, Brittany Andrews, Stoya, Joanna Angel, Lupe Fuentes, James Deen, Bree Olson, Kayden Kross, Kelly Divine, Misty Stone, Peter North, Taylor Wane, Phoenix Marie, Evan Seinfeld, Gina Lynn, and Sophia Santi—and they’re not afraid to share their innermost thoughts on: —what really turns them on —their favorite sexual positions—both on- and off-camera —their innermost sexual fantasies —the fun of threesomes, foursomes, and orgies —the joys of double penetration —being married to another porn star and why open marriages and relationship work best Penthouse publicist and columnist Lainie Speiser, who has worked behind the scenes of the adult industry for 20 years, gets the hottest people in the business to open up and share their secrets, offer advice on sex, and tell you about their hidden desires and favorite toys. The stories are shocking, gripping, surprising, and fun, revealing what these porn stars really think about themselves and their sex lives. And each confession is accompanied by the star’s favorite photo.
My Life as a Pornstar
Author: Puma Swede
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789198139914
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
The crazy ass Swedish porn star strips down about naughty celebrity sex, the best kept industry secrets and how to take control of a pilot's joystick. "My Life As A pornstar" chronicles Puma's life from her horse-obsessed childhood in Sweden to her rise as one of the best known porn stars in the world. The book details Puma's many crazy experiences which include Hollywood parties, wobbly helicopter sex (as seen on TMZ), drug adventures in Amsterdam, celebrity encounters and all the highs, and lows, of life and love and work in porn's fast lane. It also includes a chapter written by Puma's best friend, Penthouse Pet of the Year Nikki Benz, a "how to make it big in the porn industry" guide, reviews of porn colleges and letters from the fans. "I've already been getting frantic calls from celebs I know, scared I'm going to expose them. I hope they enjoy my book. I hope YOU enjoy my book," said Puma Swede. "I don't know what to think of this book. It's not a normal autobiography, it's certainly not literature. It's a tale where every page is covered with four letter words, swearing and body liquids" (review in Aftonbladet, Sweden's largest national newspaper)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789198139914
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
The crazy ass Swedish porn star strips down about naughty celebrity sex, the best kept industry secrets and how to take control of a pilot's joystick. "My Life As A pornstar" chronicles Puma's life from her horse-obsessed childhood in Sweden to her rise as one of the best known porn stars in the world. The book details Puma's many crazy experiences which include Hollywood parties, wobbly helicopter sex (as seen on TMZ), drug adventures in Amsterdam, celebrity encounters and all the highs, and lows, of life and love and work in porn's fast lane. It also includes a chapter written by Puma's best friend, Penthouse Pet of the Year Nikki Benz, a "how to make it big in the porn industry" guide, reviews of porn colleges and letters from the fans. "I've already been getting frantic calls from celebs I know, scared I'm going to expose them. I hope they enjoy my book. I hope YOU enjoy my book," said Puma Swede. "I don't know what to think of this book. It's not a normal autobiography, it's certainly not literature. It's a tale where every page is covered with four letter words, swearing and body liquids" (review in Aftonbladet, Sweden's largest national newspaper)
Property of the Rebel Librarian
Author: Allison Varnes
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 152477149X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Celebrate the freedom to read with this timely, empowering middle-grade debut in the spirit of The View from Saturday or Frindle. When twelve-year-old June Harper's parents discover what they deem an inappropriate library book, they take strict parenting to a whole new level. And everything June loves about Dogwood Middle School unravels: librarian Ms. Bradshaw is suspended, an author appearance is canceled, the library is gutted, and all books on the premises must have administrative approval. But June can't give up books . . . and she realizes she doesn't have to when she spies a Little Free Library on her walk to school. As the rules become stricter at school and at home, June keeps turning the pages of the banned books that continue to appear in the little library. It's a delicious secret . . . and one she can't keep to herself. June starts a banned book library of her own in an abandoned locker at school. The risks grow alongside her library's popularity, and a movement begins at Dogwood Middle--a movement that, if exposed, could destroy her. But if it's powerful enough, maybe it can save Ms. Bradshaw and all that she represents: the freedom to read. Equal parts fun and empowering, this novel explores censorship, freedom of speech, and activism. For any kid who doesn't believe one person can effect change...and for all the kids who already know they can!
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 152477149X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Celebrate the freedom to read with this timely, empowering middle-grade debut in the spirit of The View from Saturday or Frindle. When twelve-year-old June Harper's parents discover what they deem an inappropriate library book, they take strict parenting to a whole new level. And everything June loves about Dogwood Middle School unravels: librarian Ms. Bradshaw is suspended, an author appearance is canceled, the library is gutted, and all books on the premises must have administrative approval. But June can't give up books . . . and she realizes she doesn't have to when she spies a Little Free Library on her walk to school. As the rules become stricter at school and at home, June keeps turning the pages of the banned books that continue to appear in the little library. It's a delicious secret . . . and one she can't keep to herself. June starts a banned book library of her own in an abandoned locker at school. The risks grow alongside her library's popularity, and a movement begins at Dogwood Middle--a movement that, if exposed, could destroy her. But if it's powerful enough, maybe it can save Ms. Bradshaw and all that she represents: the freedom to read. Equal parts fun and empowering, this novel explores censorship, freedom of speech, and activism. For any kid who doesn't believe one person can effect change...and for all the kids who already know they can!