Each of these stories is original, each is by a noted author for young adults, and each honestly portrays its subject and theme--growing up gay or lesbian, or with gay or lesbian parents or friends. Includes: "Michael's Little Sister" / C. S. Adler "Dancing Backwards" / Marion Dane Bauer "Winnie and Tommy" / Francesca Lia Block "Am I Blue" / Bruce Coville "Parents Night" / Nancy Garden "Three Mondays in July" / James Cross Giblin "Running" / Ellen Howard "We Might as Well Be Strangers" / M. E. Kerr "Hands" / Jonathan London "Holding" / Lois Lowry "The Honorary Shepherds" / Gregory Maguire "Supper" / Lesléa Newman "50% Chance of Lightning" / Cristina Salat "In the Tunnels" / William Sleator "Slipping Away" / Jacqueline Woodson "Blood Sister" / Jane Yolen