The Trouble with Emily Dickinson – by Lyndsey D’Arcangelo

Sep
2008

The Trouble with Emily Dickinson – by Lyndsey D’Arcangelo

Coming September 27th…..The Gay Judy Blume

In today’s literary market, there’s a severe lack of quality young adult books with positive and realistic themes for GLBT youth. Lyndsey D’Arcangelo, who grew up reading the likes of Judy Blume, saw that need and crafted a story that GLBT teens, college students and young professionals could easily relate to. The Trouble with Emily Dickinson has the potential to appeal to anyone and everyone who’s ever fallen in love with someone they never expected to. Much like the classic theme of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, this novel centers on an innocent connection between two teens from two very different worlds. It’s a story chock full of the kinds of life lessons, humor, sadness, choices, love and witty conversations that GLBT teens, and teens in general, face on a daily basis. Using the poetry and brilliance of Emily Dickinson, this novel not only presses the importance of believing in and being true to oneself, but it also introduces a brand new generation to one of the most celebrated poets of all time. With lovable, unique and captivating characters, The Trouble with Emily Dickinson is a mesmerizing novel that all young adults are sure to enjoy.

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 ultimate 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.

Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, Lyndsey has been writing ever since she could pick up a pen. She has recently published two short stories in nationally known publications for Alyson Books and the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. As an experienced freelance writer, Lyndsey contributes frequently to Curve Magazine, Outcome Magazine, and blogs for GirlsDigSports.com. This is her debut novel.