"Out There: Into the Queer New Yonder" by Daniel Henning is a vibrant exploration of queer identity and community in contemporary society. The narrative follows the journey of a group of friends as they navigate the complexities of love, acceptance, and self-discovery in New York City. Each character confronts their past and aspirations, revealing the diverse experiences and challenges within the LGBTQ+ community. Through a tapestry of interconnected stories, Henning captures the spirit of resilience and the search for belonging, encouraging readers to celebrate their authenticity and embrace the world around them. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

This book 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 2022 by Blackstone Publishing .

Saundra Mitchell is the author of the companion novels The Vespertine, The Springsweet, and The Elementals . Her debut novel , Shadowed Summer, was a 2010 Edgar Award nominee, a Junior Library Guild selection, and an ALAN pick. She lives in Indianapolis. Visit her website at www. saundramitchell. com.