num_pages: 208
description: HOT ICETaboo to the touchA fire in the coldThat was usWelcome to a stage, where a soaring painting takes shape before your eyes, a big-booty poet stands at the mike, and there’s a seat right in front, just for you.This is a place where wise old ladies live and boys act like horses.This is a vision of love that was crushed and brought back to life.And this is my story. I’m Orphea Proud. Welcome to the show.As Orphea, who discovers her sexuality as a lesbian, shares her story, powerful questions of family, prejudice, and identity are explored.From the Hardcover edition.
language: English
title: Orphea Proud
titlecomplete: Orphea Proud
genres: Fiction, Contemporary, The United States Of America, Teen, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult, Queer, LGBT
ratings_count: 75
awards: awardedAt: 1072944000000
name: Lambda Literary Award
category: Children’s/Young Adult
publisher: Laurel Leaf