From as early as she can remember, regan oneill has. Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female. Aug 16, 2011 this is one of the most inspirational books weve read this semester. While luna is the reason things happen the way they do the sister is a bit preoccupied with how lunas transgender nature effects her life. I believe the front cover is extremely strong because of the message that it sends immediately from just looking at the cover.
Written by julie anne peters, audiobook narrated by elizabeth evans. After years of struggle, lunas ready to start taking stepssmall then tremendousto make her inside reality an outside reality. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. When liam confides that he wants to transition and become luna all of the time, regan struggles to keep his secret and help him become comfortable dressing in public. Luna by julie anne peters and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Julie anne peters fifteenyearold regans life, which has always revolved around keeping her older brother liams transsexuality a secret, changes when liam decides to start the process of transitioning by first.
Browse julie anne peterss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Luna read free novels online by julie anne peters in read. Pdf luna book by julie anne peters free download 248 pages. Itd take me hours to drift off again, especially if she stayed. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 248 pages and is available in paperback format. When she was five, her family moved to the suburbs of denver, colorado. How to fix forward head posture 3 easy exercises from a chiropractor duration. Regan tells the story of her brothers transformation, suicidal feelings, eagerness to live authentically, bullying and. Julie anne peters at the queer young adult literature conference, cuboulder duration. That is, her brother luke, who is also her sister, luna. Is it fair to blame their problems on lunas secret. Luna a novel by julie anne peters 9780316011273 2009.
A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a national book award finalist. These citations may not conform precisely to your selected citation style. Julie anne peters was born in jamestown, new york, on january 1, 1952. The first edition of the novel was published in 2004, and was written by julie anne peters. I snuggled down into my comforter and punched my pillow, willing myself back to sleep. Julie anne peters, quote from luna about the author. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The book has been awarded with colorado book award for young adult.
Buy luna a novel by julie anne peters 9780316011273 2009 from. Keeping you a secret was named a stonewall honor book. Luna is the kind of ya book that should be taught in high school. Julie anne peters writes about sexuality in a frank and acceptable manner.
But will regan lose herself in trying to be the best confidante, the best sibling she can. It was the feel of her presence in my room that woke meagain. Regans brother liam cant stand the person he is during the day. Julie anne peters audio books, best sellers, author bio. Some of her most eloquent statements are made with regard to the manner in which liam luna s transmogrification, transition, metamorphosis affects those around himher as much as it affects himher and sometimes even more. Luna may be about typical adolescent angst and the pains of growing up, but julie anne peters s book is a landmark. In 2003, the book was published and became the first young adult novel to prominently feature a transgender character, making it a huge stride for lgbtq literature. Jan 15, 2011 julie anne peters writes about sexuality in a frank and acceptable manner. Top 25 quotes by julie anne peters of 109 az quotes. May 1, 2004 groundbreaking, finely tuned realism about a transsexual teen. While luna is the reason things happen the way they do the sister is a bit preoccupied with how luna s transgender nature effects her life. Julie anne peters goes to just the right lengths to accurately describe both the emotional and environmental situations.
Now, everything is about to changeluna is preparing to emerge from her cocoon. A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a national boo. The story of trans teen luna is told through the eyes of her younger sister. Luna begins dressing like a girl in public, first at the mall, then at school and finally at home. Her book, luna, was a national book award finalist. Luna by julie anne peters 2006, paperback, reprint for. It seems like forever that regan has been keeping the secret that her brother liam is really luna, is really a girl instead. My ya novel, luna, the story of a transgender teen beginning her transition from male to female, was a national book award finalist and an american library association best books for young adults.
If luna s mom knew all along that she was transgender, why didnt she say or do anything. Luna by julie anne peters is a highly acclaimed novel about a transsexual teenager, his decision to transition, and the effects of this on his younger sister and sole confidante. Fifteenyearold regans life, which has always revolved around keeping her older brother liams. In the book, luna by julie anne peters the main character, reagan, faces challenges to fight for what she believes in.
She lives with her partner, sherri leggett, in lakewood, colorado. The main characters of this young adult, lgbt story are. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Peters s use of humor to dissect such serious topics has earned her a loyal readership. Julie anne peters is the critically acclaimed author of define normal, keeping you a secret, pretend you love me, between mom and jo, she loves you, she.
Rage a love story by julie anne peters 1 edition first published in 2010 not in library. Julie anne peters is the criticallyacclaimed, awardwinning author of more than a dozen books for young adults and children. Luna by julie anne peters pdf regans brother liam cant stand the person he is during the day. Julie anne peters newest novel, luna, is a wonderfully crafted story about a young girl named regan and her brother, liam. It was the feel of her presence in my room that woke me again. When she was five, her family moved to the denver suburbs in colorado. How does luna affect the relationship between regan and chris. National book award finalist julie anne peters is the critically acclaimed author of define. Sexuality is a huge part of going through puberty and in most cases, its a difficult thing to deal with. A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen, selected as a national book award finalist regans. But are liams family and friends ready to welcome luna into their lives. Luna by julie anne peters is a highly acclaimed novel about a transsexual teenager. Though the book is light on sex, drugs, drinking, and all those other vices that usually have.
Peterss use of humor to dissect such serious topics has earned her a loyal readership. Told from regans point of view in the present and in flashback, this novel breaks new. Luna is an emotional book that deals with the situation of transgenderism in a ways that makes it important and understandable. Luna is a young adult novel written by julie anne peters and published in 2004.
I wish i could give it more than 5 stars as it pushes the boundaries of ya literature to unchartered territory and does it so flawlessly. Some of her most eloquent statements are made with regard to the manner in which liamlunas transmogrification, transition, metamorphosis affects those around himher as much as it affects himher and sometimes even more. It follows the life of a high school sophomorereganas she deals with the circumstances of her transsexual siblings transition from male to female. Julie anne peters, quote from luna about the author julie anne peters born place. Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female name, his true self, luna, only reveals herself at night. And so, at night, under the gentle light of the moon, he becomes one a carefree girl named luna. Luna by julie anne peters in chm, doc, fb3 download ebook.
Liam is transitioning from his assigned gender to her real identity as luna. This is one of the most inspirational books weve read this semester. Liam is unhappy in his boys body, and has, ever since he can remember, wanted to be a girl. Though the book is light on sex, drugs, drinking, and all those other vices that.
Julie anne peters is the critically acclaimed author of define normal, keeping you a secret, pretend you love me, between mom and jo, she loves you, she loves you not. She dances to the beat of her own drum in the moonlight. Luna may be about typical adolescent angst and the pains of growing up, but julie anne peterss book is a landmark. The story of luna is ideal for engaging dialogue, or to promote tolerance and understanding of others. Regans sibling goes by liam during the day, but early in the novel selects the name luna for her nighttime identity. Luna is a young adult novel, by julie anne peters, and was first published in 2004. Julie anne peters is the author of a number of awardwinning books for young adults and middle grade readers, including define normal, keeping you a secret, and luna, that address themes ranging from divorce to peer acceptance to homosexuality. Like the moon from whom liam has chosen his female namesake, his true self, luna, only reveals herself at night. Luna 9780316011273 by peters, julie anne and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. If lunas mom knew all along that she was transgender, why didnt she say or do anything. Luna by julie anne peters little, brown books for young readers. This is like no other book ive ever read, and one that will stay on my mind for quite some time. I rolled over in bed and squinted at the clock on my nightstand. Sophomore regans own life barely exists because of the fierce needs of her 17yearold brother liamwho is, in liams heart, mind, and soul, a girl named luna.
Julie anne peters regan has always been there for her transgender brother, liam, sacrificing her needs for his, but when he announces that he is ready to transition into luna permanently, regan is not sure she can. Julie anne peters makes this clear by showing the transition of liam into luna. Regan has always been there for her transgender brother, liam, sacrificing her needs for his, but when he announces that he is ready to transition into luna permanently, regan is not sure she can handle the consequences. A sense of humor was something you would not normally expect in a story with so much power, but julie anne peters made it happen. Julie ann peters s luna, published in 2004, was one of the first stories about a teenager transitioning.