Wide Awake

The author's growing reputation in the YA world and his willingness to try new things are helping build a broad fanbase that began with his first book, Boy Meets Boy. Here he creates a portrait of politically-active, idealistic teens as they seek to help make the world the kind of place they want it to be while trying to maintain their relationship with each other. Filled with characters who are looking for something readers of all ages are looking for- truth, how to be yourself, and, of course, love. We've given the paperback a new cover treatment to emphasize the love story aspect, and timed it to be available for the upcoming presidential election.

The New York Times bestselling author of Every Day delivers an emotional and politically charged novel that's perfect reading for an election year-and for every year-but most especially for those times when the very democratic process is called into question and basic rights are at risk.

In the not-too-impossible-to-imagine future, a gay Jewish man has been elected president of the United States. Until the governor of one state decides that some election results in his state are invalid, awarding crucial votes to the other candidate, and his fellow party member. Thus is the inspiration for couple Jimmy and Duncan to lend their support to their candidate by deciding to take part in the rallies and protests. Along the way comes an exploration of their relationship, their politics, and their country, and sometimes, as they learn, it's more about the journey than it is about reaching the destination.

Only David Levithan could so masterfully and creatively weave together a plot that's both parts political action and reaction, as well as a touching and insightfully-drawn teen love story.

A MARGARET A. EDWARDS AWARD WINNER