A poignant nonfiction narrative of black and Latino gay teens seeking love and belonging on New York City's streets.
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A poignant nonfiction narrative of black and Latino gay teens seeking love and belonging on New York City's streets.
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There are countless migratory kids who populate the outskirts of New York City’s gay wonderland. These young people — mostly black or Latino, often homeless, but more often from poor and working-class families — are what policymakers and social service agencies call at-risk youth. They rank among the most likely people to experience a disturbingly wide array of social ills: suicide, drug addiction, HIV infection, dropping out of school, and hate crimes.
But reports of these problems obscure m...
What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Moderate references to sexual activity among teens; not graphic but recurring. Minor potential references to coercion or assault risks; not detailed.
Violence & gore
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Minor mentions of violence or hate crimes; not graphically depicted.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; not a central focus.
Substance use
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Moderate references to drug use and addiction as struggles for at-risk youth.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central focus on gay black and Latino teens; identity and relationships are core themes.
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Moderate social commentary on systemic issues facing marginalized youth.
Self-harm / suicide
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Moderate mentions of suicide risk among at-risk teens; not graphically detailed.
Abuse & suffering
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Major focus on systemic suffering, homelessness, and struggles of marginalized teens. Minor potential references to coercion or assault risks; not detailed.
Other
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