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An LGBTQ coming of age story about fighting for someone you love, brought to life in this Vietnam War era historical fiction.

It seemed as though Anthony and Sam had just found each other, and now they were already being torn apart. Sam to college in Wisconsin; Anthony across the world fighting in the Vietnam War. Through their separate journeys, they discover themselves, and rely on the one way to share their secret together. Corresponding with secret messages, scary truths, and fears about the war, readers will follow Anthony and Sam’s path to friendship, love, and survival.
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  1. Print length
    318 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Trism Books
  4. Publication date
    May 7, 2022
  5. Grade level
    10 - 12
  6. Reading age
    14 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    1736347403
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1736347409
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"Interspersed with interstitials by Tyler, David’s narrations is down-to-earth and relatable, particularly for teens who live in places without large LGBTQ communities. Students preparing for the leap from high school to college in particular will find plenty to identify with." —Publishers Weekly
 

"Oclon thoughtfully develops David’s and Tyler’s inner transformations when it comes to self-acceptance, noting how others in their community need to grow with them. An engaging and enlightening coming-out tale for teens of all sexual persuasions." —Kirkus Reviews

 

"Man Up is an important and realistic young adult novel that deals with bullying, homophobia, and physical violence against the backdrop of varsity sports." —Foreword Reviews

"Two men strengthen their senses of identity against daunting historical forces in the sobering novel The War on All Fronts."--Karen Rigby, Foreword Reviews

About the Author

With a BA in screenwriting and MFA in Fiction, Kim taught high school creative writing and film classes in addition to trudging through the classics. She also co-founded the school's first gay-straight alliance. Kim lives in East Dundee, IL with her husband and two kids. MAN UP is her first novel. Her second novel, THE WAR ON ALL FRONTS, will be published in May 2022.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Trism Books (May 7, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 318 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1736347403
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1736347409
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
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With a BA in screenwriting and MFA in Fiction, Kim taught high school for seven years before becoming a mom to the best little girl and boy in the world. While teaching, she was fortunate to teach creative writing and film classes in addition to trudging through the classics. She also co-founded the school's first gender/sexuality alliance. Kim has been a reader all her life, starting with a series of Care Bear Books and Grover's Book of Resting Places. Eventually, she graduated on to Sweet Valley Twins and The Babysitters Club. She wanted to be a writer but it wasn't until high school when reading The Things They Carried did she think to herself, THIS is good writing. Man Up is her first novel. Her next novel, THE WAR ON ALL FRONTS,was released in May 2022.

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Rusty Trimble
5.0 out of 5 stars Grabbed me on the first page and did not let go!
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
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I read a lot of authors’ books for my show, The Writer’s Playground. The War On All Fronts is memorable as it got my attention on the very first sentence and I had trouble putting it down. This is an amazingly poignant story that made me teary-eyed on several occasions. It should be on your MUST-READ list!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and informative
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2023
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Being from the baby boomer generation, I found this book to be well researched and I could identify with the characters.
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Patrick
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging coming-of-age story
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2022
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A touching love story and impactful account of the Vietnam war. The protagonists are well-drawn, and their stories kept me engaged as a reader.
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Elizabeth P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Realistic relationship story in the Vietnam era
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2023
I highly recommend. Sam and Anthony just graduated from high school but are going down drastically different paths. Their story drew me in from the start because I wondered if their relationship could survive the distance, the changes they would undergo, and especially the secrecy they had to keep to protect each other. That made it hard to put down, along with a realistic portrayal of the political climate of the late '60s.
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Amy Ostrowski
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart & History: The Best of Both Worlds
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2023
One of the many things this author does so well is highlight the additional challenges Anthony and Sam have in trying to hide their relationship on top of the conflicts on the ground in Vietnam and at home in the U.S. Readers will root for Anthony and Sam from page one as both struggle with what they thought they knew and what they learn about the realities of war. Highly recommended!
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Dennis W. Smithenry
5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant Story
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2022
I came across this book when I was doing research for novels that depicted gay men who served in Vietnam. I really enjoyed the story about two young men (Anthony and Sam) who are deeply in love and find a way to continue that love through letters as one goes off to serve in Vietnam and the other goes off to college. The ending was absolutely perfect (for me) as it felt realistically plausible. Great book!
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