"A touching poetic exploration of budding sexuality, the mysticism of
religion, and family dynamics. Shraya's text and Neufeld's
illustrations capture the confusion, innocence, and de3lusions of
adolescence bang on." -Brian Francis, author of _Fruit_
_I am often mistaken for a girl. Not just because I like to wear
dresses or makeup. I don't mind. My parents are from India and here is
not quite home. School isn't always safe and neither is my body. But I
feel safe in my love for God. And God loves hair._
First published to acclaim in 2011, Vivek Shraya's first book, now
published by Arsenal Pulp Press for the first time, is a collection of
twenty-one short stories following a tender, intellectual, and curious
child of Indian origin as he navigates the complex realms of
sexuality, gender, racial politics, religion, and belonging. Told with
the poignant insight and honesty that only the voice of a young mind
can convey, _God Loves Hair_ is a moving and ultimately joyous
portrait of youth that celebrates diversity in all shapes, sizes, and
colors. A Lambda Literary Award finalist in the category of children's
books. The stories are accompanied by the award-winning full-color
illustrations of Juliana Neufeld.
VIVEK SHRAYA is a multimedia artist, working in the mediums of music,
performance, literature, and film. He is also author of _She of the
Mountains_.
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ISBN
9781551525440
Publisert
2017
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Vendor
Arsenal Pulp Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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