Our Own Private Universe
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- 45,00 kr
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- 45,00 kr
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’Talley’s newest is sure to satisfy.’ – Kirkus Reviews
Fifteen-year-old Aki Simon has a theory.
And it’s mostly about sex.
No, it isn’t that kind of theory. Aki already knows she’s bisexual–-even if, until now, it’s mostly been in the hypothetical sense.
Aki’s theory is that she’s only got one shot at living an interesting life–-and that means she’s got to stop sitting around and thinking so much. It’s time for her to actually do something. Or at least try.
So when Aki and her friend Lori set off on a trip to a small Mexican town for the summer, and Aki meets Christa–-slightly-older, far-more-experienced–-it seems her theory is prime for the testing.
But something tells her its not going to be that easy…
Reviews
‘An important and heartfelt contribution to contemporary teen list… Talley’s newest is sure to satisfy.’
- Kirkus Reviews
‘This pit-perfect romance is all heart…and will be a strong addition to any teen collection.’
- School Library Journal
About the author
Robin Talley is the New York Times bestselling author of the highly acclaimed novels Pulp, Our Own Private Universe, As I Descended, What We Left Behind and Lies We Tell Ourselves. Her books have won accolades including the Amnesty CILIP Honour and have also been shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal.
She worked in digital communications for LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, educational equity, and other progressive causes for fifteen years before she turned to writing full-time. Robin lives in Washington, DC with her wife and their daughter. You can find her online at www.robintalley.com or on Twitter @robin_talley.
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Fifteen-year-old Aki Simon is a preacher's daughter, a talented musician, "the black girl with braids," and bisexual though not everyone knows about that last item. Aki has never had a girlfriend or boyfriend, but during a youth group trip to Mexico, she finally allows herself to explore. Sparks fly when she meets a girl named Christa, even though Christa is closeted about her own interest in girls. Aki, meanwhile, worries about coming out to her father while dealing with her older brother, Drew, who plans to drop out of college and enlist in the army; both situations have the potential to cause conflict with their father, and they also serve as neat parallels to larger conversations within their church about war and gay marriage. Talley (As I Descended) realistically explores first love and first sexual experiences against a backdrop of faith, family, prejudice, and social justice. Though these themes aren't explored as deeply as Aki and Christa's conflicted and increasingly steamy relationship, it's a valuable portrait of teenage girls learning to be honest with themselves and others. Ages 14 up.
