Hold Me Closer

TIME Magazine’s Top Ten Children’s Books of 2015
ALA Rainbow List Selection 2016

“Tiny will have readers falling out of their chairs laughing. . . . It’s big. It’s gay. It’s outrageous and hilarious.” —Kirkus Reviews 

★”Levithan has turned in another star turn with a book that is witty, wise, and well worthy of an encore.” —Booklist, starred review

★”Tiny’s passion for composing a big, beautiful life and a big, beautiful show overflows in this thoroughly magical book.” —BCCB, starred review 

★”Tiny Cooper . . . gets his own star turn.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“[Hold Me Closer] is able to stand on its own as a story of coming out, looking (and looking and looking) for love, and valuing and trusting one’s friends.” —Horn Book


Praise for Will Grayson, Will Grayson:

New York Times Bestseller
New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice
ALA Stonewall Honor Book
Children’s Choice Book Award Winner – Teen Choice Book of the Year
Indie’s Choice Young Adult Honor Book
ALA Rainbow Project Reading List

“Will Grayson, Will Grayson is a complete romp. [It is] so funny, rude and original that by the time flowers hit the stage, even the musical-averse will cheer.” —The New York Times Book Review

“[It] will have readers simultaneously laughing, crying and singing at the top of their lungs.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“A terrific high-energy tale.” —Booklist, starred review

“It is such a good book. [Green and Levithan] are two of the best writers writing today.” —NPR’s The Roundtable

“A brilliant novel.” —Seattle Times

“ A winning combination infused with wit, sarcasm, and plenty of musical references.” —Chicago Tribune

“This novel has serious buzz.” —EntertainmentWeekly.com

“One of the best books of the year.” —Bookpage