Sixteen original works of short fiction created for this anthology by a who's-who of accomplished authors of young adult literature "explore aspects of growing up gay or lesbian or with gay or lesbian friends or parents." The editor writes that "one out of ten teenagers attempts suicide. One out of three of those does so because of concern about being homosexual... The intention of this anthology is to tell challenging, honest, affecting stories that will open a window for all who seek to understand themselves or others." The authors are C. S. Adler, Francesca Lia Block, Bruce Coville, Nancy Garden, James Cross Giblin, Ellen Howard, M. E. Kerr, Jonathan London, Lois Lowry, Gregory Maguire, Lesléa Newman, Cristina Salat, William Sleator, Jacqueline Woodson, Jane Yolen and editor Marion Dane Bauer. A one-page biography for each author is included. (Age 16 and older)

Original stories by C. S. Adler, Marion Dane Bauer, Francesca Lia Block, Bruce Coville, Nancy Garden, James Cross Giblin, Ellen Howard, M. E. Kerr, Jonathan London, Lois Lowry, Gregory Maguire, LeslÉa Newman, Cristina Salat, William Sleator, Jacqueline Woodson, and Jane Yolen

Each of these stories is original, each is by a noted author for young adults, and each honestly portrays its subject and theme--growing up gay or lesbian, or with gay or lesbian parents or friends.