“In its blithe acceptance and celebration of human differences, this is arguably the most important gay novel since Annie on My Mind and seems to represent a revolution in the publishing of gay-themed books for adolescents.” —Booklist, starred review
“In a genre filled with darkness, torment, and anxiety, this is a shiningly affirmative and hopeful book.” —The Bulletin, starred review
“Levithan’s prophecy of a hate-free world in which everyone loves without persecution makes this a provocative and important read for all young adults, gay or straight.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“Using a diverse cast of queer characters, David Levithan’s semi-utopian Boy Meets Boy…affirm[s] that there is a whole rainbow of ways to be gay.” —The Horn Book