Title: Pieces of Ice
Description: Although (Pieces of Ice) has illustrations, simple language, and point of view seemingly through the eyes of a child, the reader quickly realizes that the book is not for a child. There are tales of humiliation, parental indifference, religious intolerance, an abusive lover, even a bout with skin cancer - all of which somehow ride the line between sadness and hilarity. 2009 Lambda Literary Nominee: Best Biography.
Subjects: childhood, coming of age, diversity, growing up gay
Places: New York City, Buffalo, Rural America
People: Timothy D. Bellavia
Time periods: Desribes the troubled childhood of award winning children's author, illustrator and educator.