Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 240
Published: 2023
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"Queer Ducks (and Other Animals)" by Eliot Schrefer explores the fascinating and diverse world of animal sexuality. The book highlights various species that exhibit same-sex behaviors and challenges traditional notions of sexuality within the animal kingdom. Through engaging anecdotes and scientific research, Schrefer reveals how these behaviors are natural and complex, showcasing love and attraction beyond the confines of human understanding. The book emphasizes the spectrum of sexual expression in animals, encouraging readers to appreciate the diversity of life and the intricate relationships found in the natural world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 240 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2023 by Katherine Tegen Books .
Eliot Schrefer is the author of The Deadly Sister, The School for Dangerous Girls, Glamorous Disasters, and The New Kid. He lives in New York City, and has never discovered any bodies. Visit him online at www. eliotschrefer. com.