First Time for Everything

There's nothing like the first time. Whether it's a first crush, first date, first kiss, or finding tolerance and approval for the first time, for gay, lesbian, bi, and trans teens-or those still exploring and discovering their sexuality and identity-these important firsts can shape the rest of their lives. Gathering the courage to come out to their families, admit their feelings to a friend, or go to school presenting as the people they really are can be a struggle. But with the support of their allies and their own inner strength, the brave young people in these stories take the first steps toward happiness and living on their own terms. From sweet stories of newly discovered love, humorous accounts of awkward dinners and dances, to fights for acceptance and even survival, the teens in this anthology must face new challenges and rise to meet them. These are the first times they'll never forget. Midnight in the Maze by J. Leigh BaileyA Warrior from a Different Tribe by S.A. GarciaHis World by Eric GoberJust Right by John GoodeIt's In Their Kiss by Kevay GrayIt's Not Our Fault by Charli GreenCourting Billy Roth by Nick HasseDressed to Swim by Renee HirschBeautiful by Ella LyonsFirst Date by Nicole McCormickStep by Step by Emily MoretonKissing Scars by Jo RamseyDear Cody by Eric RennerDating My Best Friend by Caitlin RicciSummer Crush by SR SilcoxWhen Wolverine Met Taylor by Andrea SpeedMe and My Friend by Emery C. WaltersKiss and Makeup by Allison Wonderland