Educator & Advocate Chasten Buttigieg's I HAVE SOMETHING TO TELL YOU

Booktalk with Diana Korte · Aug 4, 2023 · 9m

“I Have Something to Tell You” by Chasten Buttigieg is the young adult adaptation of his candid bestselling memoir about growing up gay in his small Midwestern town. This version is completely rewritten with new stories, including resources for readers, parents, and teachers. It focuses on the author’s young years and his coming of age story. He also explores the support systems he’s built and describes ways readers can build their own. He is on a 30+ stop nationwide in-person tour, including places where anti-LGBTQ legislation and book bans are on the rise. Listen in as he describes the most…