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| + | Transgender author of teen novels, many involving LGBTQ characters. Former teacher. Notable for 'Hollow Pike', 'Cruel Summer', 'Being A Boy', and recently 'This Book is Gay' (2014). Considers his novels to be a support of human rights issues about being LGBTQ. Works with Amnesty International on the issue of LGBTQ human rights, and the Kaleidoscope Trust. Finalist, 2013 Young Human Rights Reporter competition. Winnner, Queen of Teen Award, 2014. | ||
| + | ==See Also== | ||
| − | == | + | * [[Notable Transgender Writers]] |
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| + | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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| + | * http://www.jamesdawsonbooks.com/ | ||
| + | * http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/bookprizes/10962092/James-Dawson-named-2014-Queen-of-Teen.html | ||
| + | * http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2014/sep/04/this-book-is-gay-james-dawson | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:01, 19 September 2021
Country
Great Britain
Birth - Death
Occupation
Writer
Description
Transgender author of teen novels, many involving LGBTQ characters. Former teacher. Notable for 'Hollow Pike', 'Cruel Summer', 'Being A Boy', and recently 'This Book is Gay' (2014). Considers his novels to be a support of human rights issues about being LGBTQ. Works with Amnesty International on the issue of LGBTQ human rights, and the Kaleidoscope Trust. Finalist, 2013 Young Human Rights Reporter competition. Winnner, Queen of Teen Award, 2014.
