Gay Club!

by Green, Simon James | Children's, young adult & educational
Published 05/05/2022 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom
Paperback | 432 pages
129 x 197 x 45mm | 306g

NOMINATED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL, 2022

BEST BOOKS OF 2022 - WATERSTONES

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHESHIRE SCHOOLS BOOK AWARD, 2022

A landmark comedic novel about a group of queer teens

at their worst - and ultimately their best - from one of the UK's

leading writers of LGBTQ+ teen fiction.

'Full of heart' - Independent, five-star review in Best

YA Books 2022

Barney's a shoo-in for his school's LGBTQ+ Society President

at the club's next election. But when the vote is

opened up to the entire student body, the whole school starts paying

attention. How low will the candidates go to

win? Buckle up for some serious shade, scandals and sleazy

shenanigans. It isn't long before it's National Coming

Out Day - for everyone's secrets!

But when the group faces an unexpected threat - and a big opportunity

- can the club members put politics aside and stand

united?

Simon James Green is the award-winning author of a number of

beloved LGBTQ+ YA novels, including Noah Can't Even, Heartbreak

Boys and You're the One That I Want.

Perfect for fans of Glee, Heartstopper, and

Boyfriend Material.

Praise for Gay Club!

'Gay Club! wears its activism with pride, and is packed

with drama, plot twists and politics.' - Dean Atta (The

Black Flamingo)

'Gay Club! holds up a mirror to the experiences of being

LGBTQ+; to the messiness, the humour, the hardships, and most

of all, to the love and celebration.' - Adiba Jaigirdar

(Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating)

'Funny, heartfelt, and angry in all the right ways, Gay Club!

is a love letter to the messiness of our big gay family,

and a manifesto for creating the change that the youngest

members of that family need so badly today. A triumphant call to

action.' - LC Rosen (Camp and Jack of Hearts (and

other parts))

'One of the most hilarious, romantic writers

in the game right now.' - Becky Albertalli (Love, Simon)

'Quite possibly his best work yet. It left me crying with

laughter late into the night because I literally could

not put it down. Brilliantly controversial, so very witty, and

full of enough queer joy to make any heart burst. Truly outstanding

from start to finish - now I want to join the gay club too.'

- Calum McSwiggan (Eat, Gay, Love)

'Simon James Green has an impeccable ear for authentically funny

dialogue. This book will make you laugh the way your best

friend makes you laugh.' - Ciara Smyth (The Falling

in Love Montage and Not My Problem)

'Once again, Simon James Green has knocked it out of the park.

Gay Club! is Simon at his very very best.

Hilarious and heart-warming with a gorgeous cast of characters

and a beautiful message at its heart. I defy you to find a queerer

book in 2022. Sign me up to Gay Club immediately. Shut up and

take my money!' - George Lester (Boy Queen)

'Gay Club! is so smart and so funny, and full of characters

who are also smart and funny. It's everything I want

from a book and from life. Everyone will love it! May

I suggest you all join Gay Club with utmost urgency.' - Wibke Brueggemann

(Love is for Losers)

'Gay Club! cements Simon James Green's position as the

master of LGBTQ Young adult fiction. No one today

writes with such heart and lightness of touch - an author whose

skill both intimidates and inspires his peers.' - William Hussey

(The Outrage)