“Despite the school’s words about inclusivity and making LGBT students feel safe and welcome, we’re not, it doesn’t matter, because people are still horrible anyway.
People still hate us. And why? What have we ever done to any of them apart from having the audacity to be ourselves?”
Barney's a shoo-in for his school's LGBTQ+ Society President at the club's next election. But when the vote is opened up to the entire student body, the whole school starts paying attention. How low will the candidates go to win? Buckle up for some serious shade, scandals and sleazy shenanigans. It isn't long before it's National Coming Out Day - for everyone's secrets!
But when the group faces an expected threat - and a big opportunity - can the club members put politics aside and stand united?
Publisher: Scholastic UK; 1st edition
Date: 1 January 2023
Language: English
PaperbacK: 320 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0702313677
Reading age: 14+
A landmark comedic novel about a group of queer teens at their worst - and ultimately their best - from one of the UK's leading writers of LGBTQ+ teen fiction.
Barney's a shoo-in for his school's LGBTQ+ Society President at the club's next election. But when the vote is opened up to the entire student body, the whole school starts paying attention. How low will the candidates go to win? Buckle up for some serious shade, scandals and sleazy shenanigans. It isn't long before it's National Coming Out Day - for everyone's secrets!
But when the group faces an expected threat - and a big opportunity - can the club members put politics aside and stand united?
Simon James Green is the award-winning author of a number of beloved LGBTQ+ YA novels, including NOAH CAN'T EVEN, HEARTBREAK BOYS and YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT.
Perfect for fans of GLEE, HEARTSTOPPER, and BOYFRIEND MATERIAL
"One of the most hilarious, romantic writers in the game right now." —Becky Albertalli, author of LOVE, SIMON
Homophobia
Bullying
Sexism
Violence
Alcohol
Cursing
Hate crime
Sexual content
Animal death
Infidelity
Transphobia
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