Two Boys Kissing

"You have to read this." -Rainbow Rowell, bestselling author of Eleanor & Park and Carry On

"Remarkable."
- Frank Bruni, The New York Times

Entertainment Weekly, August 21, 2013:
"Author David Levithan's poignant novel follows the stories of gay teens joined through an unconventional protest. A-"

The Washington Post, August 20, 2013:
"Over the years, Levithan has consistently explored new creative territory...'Two Boys Kissing' reveals his command of an intriguing, complex narrative with an unusual point of view that is rare (and refreshing) in YA literature."

The Los Angeles Times, September 1, 2013:
"Open, frank and ultimately optimistic."

The Wall Street Journal Speakeasy, October 24, 2013:
"'Two Boys Kissing' couldn't have arrived at a more timely moment. Levithan seems to intuitively understand this generation-and his new book allows him to bring their particular struggles and joys to life."

Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, June 3, 2013:
"A landmark achievement from a writer and editor who has helped create, in literature, a haven for queer youth."

"No one does heart-pulling emotion like Levithan, and this book, coming a decade after his groundbreaking debut, 'Boy Meets Boy,' has special resonance."
- Gayle Forman, author of Just One Day and Just One Year, for Bookish.com

"Brilliant, moving, important, and wise."
- Jennifer E. Smith, author of This Is What Happy Looks Like and The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight

Romantic Times Book Review, September 2013:
"Thought provoking, poignant and beautifully written."

Kirkus Reviews, July 15, 2013:
"The novel has genuine moments of insight and wisdom...Inspiring."

Hypable.com, August 23, 2013:
"Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan takes the stories of all these boys and spins them into an interconnecting web that will leave you emotionally exhausted and absolutely thrilled to have read something so beautiful and unique...Will educate, entertain and move you."