Almost Perfect (novel)
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Author | Brian Katcher |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Young adult fiction |
Publisher | Delacorte Books for Young Readers |
Publication date | October 13, 2009 |
Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback) |
ISBN | 9780385736640 |
Almost Perfect is a young adult novel by Brian Katcher, published October 13, 2009 by Delacorte Books for Young Readers.
The book follows Logan, a high-school senior, who, after discovering his girlfriend cheated on him, befriends the new student, Sage. Logan gradually develops romantic feelings for Sage until she informs him she's transgender. Logan must then work through complicated feelings regarding his attraction to Sage.
Reception[]
Reviews[]
Almost Perfect received starred reviews from Kirkus,[1] as well as a positive review from Booklist.[2]
Kirkus Reviews applauded the book for tackling "issues of homophobia, hate crimes and stereotyping with humor and grace in an accessible tone that will resonate with teens."[1] Booklist echoed the sentiment, stating, "Teens—both those familiar with transgender issues and those who are not—will welcome the honest take on a rarely explored subject."[2]
Accolades[]
Year | Accolade | Result | Ref. |
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American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults | Selection | [3] | |
2010 | American Library Association's Rainbow Project Book List | Selection | [4] |
2011 | James Cook Book Award | Honor | [5] |
Stonewall Book Award | Winner | [6][7] | |
2012 | YALSA's Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults | Selection | [8] |
2013 | American Library Association's Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults | Selection | [9] |
Controversy[]
In a report conducted by the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom, Almost Perfect was named the 81st-most banned and challenged book in the United States between 2010 and 2019.[10]
References[]
- ^ a b "Almost Perfect". Kirkus Reviews. 2010-06-24. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "2009-12-08". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Almost Perfect | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. 2010-01-21. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "2010 rainbow project booklist | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. January 11, 2011. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "James Cook Book Award". Ohio Library Council. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
- ^ "Almost Perfect | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. January 10, 2011. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Morales, Macey (2011-01-10). "'Almost Perfect' wins 2011 Stonewall Children's and Young Adult Literature Award". American Library Association. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Almost Perfect | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. May 2, 2012. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Almost Perfect | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. February 1, 2013. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books: 2010-2019". Advocacy, Legislation & Issues. 2020-09-09. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
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- 2009 children's books
- Delacorte Press books
- 2000s LGBT novels
- Novels with transgender themes
- Novels set in Missouri
- Stonewall Book Award-winning works