Books with author Lyndsey D'Arcangelo

The Education of Queenie McBride is an LGBT young adult/teen novel about two high school girls dealing with their sexuality, their parents and their friends. First, meet Josephine Jenkins, better known as JJ! A high school senior at prestigious Sampson Academy, JJ’s a closet poet and a talented writer suffering from stage fright. She’s also committed the ultimate lesbian faux pas—she’s fallen in love with a straight girl. Meet uber popular Kendal McCarthy. She’s the campus beauty and a cheerleader. But she’s still searching for that elusive high school experience that will help her make sense of herself before she leaves for college. When JJ and Kendal cross paths, their lives suddenly become more interesting in ways that neither of them ever imagined. Stir in the unique and witty banter of Queenie McBride, JJ’s over-privileged, over-confidant, best friend, roommate and fellow senior who is less than supportive of JJ’s love interests. Queenie is the party-going lesbian socialite who revolts against her rich parents by spending their money as fast and frivolously as possible. This tale of innocent teen love exposes the reality of what can happen when two polar opposites collide in a most unexpected way—through the poetry of Emily Dickinson

The Education of Queenie McBride is an LGBT young adult/teen novel about two friends, both still trying to find their places in the gay and lesbian world during their freshman year at college. The book is absent sexual content and profanity—but filled with evolving relationships and life changes—making it ideal for teen readers, especially LGBT high school kids who are confused or still exploring new relationships. The Education of Queenie McBride once again brings together best friends JJ and Queenie, now as college freshmen. Continuing from their private high school days as platonic roommates in author Lyndsey D’Arcangelo’s first novel, The Trouble with Emily Dickinson, JJ remains the girl of reason and responsibility, looking for a long-term love relationship. Queenie, on the other hand, initially continues with her high school ways of short, non-committal relationships and blowing off school while partying and spending her rich parents’ money. When Queenie meets Pudge, a homeless teen girl forced to live on the streets by parents who can’t accept that she is gay, her carefree attitude toward life begins to change. Queenie is determined to help Pudge, who initially is untrusting and confused—with her parents as well as with much of the world around her. Queenie finally is taking responsibility for something, an action that will change her life for the better.While Queenie is growing up, JJ, too, is changing. She has decided that Boston University isn’t the school for her. What she believed was to be a lasting relationship with her high school (cheerleader) partner has not worked out as she dreamed. Now JJ is contemplating changing schools and leaving behind her long-time friend and confidant, Queenie.

The overprivileged and overconfident Queenie McBride, who is a lesbian, feels she has life figured out, especially college. But as soon as classes begin at Boston University, she realizes that she is no longer in high school. Although she has her best friend JJ there to help keep her in line, her entire world is forever changed when she meets Pudge, a homeless LGBT teen thrown out by her parents. With the help of Izzy, a strong-headed and beautiful social worker on whom she secretly has a crush, Queenie learns how to be there for Pudge, leaving her old habits behind to become the person she's always wanted to be. Queenie's story shows how caring people can help runaway gay teens help themselves out of a tough world—and maybe fall in love along the way.

The Trouble with Emily Dickinson - by Lyndsey D'Arcangelo Josephine Jenkins, better known as JJ, is in her senior year at Sampson Academy. She's a closet poet, a talented writer suffering from stage fright, and she's committed the ultimately lesbian faux pas - she's fallen in love with a straight girl. Kendal McCarthy is the ultimate prize. She's the school beauty and a popular homecoming queen. Though she may seem to have it all, she's tired of being known as the pretty girl with no brains. When she and JJ inadvertently cross paths, their lives suddenly become a bit more interesting in ways that neither of them ever imagined. Filled with unique and witty banter courtesy of Queenie McBride, JJ's over-privileged confidant, this tale of innocent young love exposes the reality of what can happen when two polar opposites collide in the most unexpected way through the poetry of Emily Dickinson.

Josephine Jenkins, better known as JJ, is in her senior year at Sampson Academy. She's a closet poet, a talented writer suffering from stage fright, and she's committed the ultimate lesbian faux pas - she's fallen in love with a straight girl. Kendal McCarthy is uber popular. She's the campus beauty and a cheerleader. Though she may seem to have her life figured out, she's still searching for that elusive high school experience that will help her make sense of herself before she leaves for college. When she and JJ inadvertently cross paths, their lives suddenly become a bit more interesting in ways that neither of them ever imagined. Filled with unique and witty banter courtesy of Queenie McBride, JJ's over-privileged confidant, this tale of innocent love exposes the reality of what can happen when two polar opposites collide in the most unexpected way through the poetry of Emily Dickinson.

Maggie wants to go on an adventure over Niagara Falls, but she doesn’t know what she should take with her on the journey! Follow Maggie as she prepares for her big adventure, and wanders throughout the house looking for important items to take with her over the Falls.This book is also interactive, and encourages coloring as well as engages the imagination through several age-appropriate activities related to the book’s story. Perfect for ages 2-8!