It Looks Like This
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Publication Year
2016
ISBN
9780763687199
Pages
327 pages
Genre
realism
Format
novel
Item Type
Fiction
Annotation
Moving to a new city and joining an evangelical church despite his own reluctance, artistic Mike is bullied by a father who wants him to play sports and toughen up, a situation that is complicated by Mike's growing feelings for another newcomer.
Grade Level
9-12
Diversity Topics
LGBTQ (Gender and Sexuality); Gay/Lesbian; gay teenager
Main Character
boy
Race/Ethnicities
White
Family Formation
mother and father
LGBTQ+
male/male
Awards
Cybils Awards, 2016, Nominee, Young Adult Fiction
Best Children's Books of the Year, 2017 Ages 14 and Older
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2017 Grades 9-12
Keywords
bullying; gay teenagers; art; sports; tragedy; conversion therapy; church; religion; homophobia
Diversity Impact
direct
STARS Citation
Mittlefehldt, Rafi, "It Looks Like This" (2016). Diverse Families. 1240.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/1240