Bøger af Becky Albertalli

The beloved, award-winning novel is now a major motion picture starring 13 Reasons Why's Katherine Langford and Everything, Everything's Nick Robinson. ----------Straight people should have to come out too. And the more awkward it is, the better. Simon Spier is sixteen and trying to work out who he is - and what he's looking for. But when one of his emails to the very distracting Blue falls into the wrong hands, things get all kinds of complicated.Because, for Simon, falling for Blue is a big deal ...It's a holy freaking huge awesome deal.----------Praise for Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda: 'Worthy of Fault in Our Stars-level obsession.' Entertainment Weekly'I love you, SIMON. I LOVE YOU! And I love this fresh, funny, live-out-loud book."e; Jennifer Niven, bestselling author of All the Bright Places

From bestselling YA rom-com queen Becky Albertalli (author of Love, Simon) comes a new novel about daring to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight in love, life and theatre. [PRINCIPAL CAST LIST] Kate Garfield Anderson WalkerBest friends, and contrary to popular belief, not co-dependent. Examples:Carpooling to and from theatre rehearsals? Environmentally sound and efficient. Consulting each other on every single life decision? Basic good judgment. Pining for the same guys from afar? Shared crushes are more fun anyway. But when Kate and Andy's latest long-distance crush shows up at their school, everything goes off-script.Enter Stage Left: Matt OlssonHe is talented and sweet, and Kate likes him. She really likes him. The only problem? So does Anderson. Turns out, communal crushes aren't so fun when real feelings are involved. This one might even bring the curtains down on Kate and Anderson's friendship... Praise for Becky Albertalli: 'Heart-fluttering, honest and hilarious' - Stephanie Perkins, author of Anna and the French Kiss'Touching and passionate... completely lovable with bags of empathy' - The Observer'Wonderfully charismatic' - Bookseller'Stunningly three-dimensional' - Entertainment Weekly'Sharp and funny' - Publishers Weekly'Funny, moving and emotionally wise' - Kirkus Reviews'Timeless' - Teen Vogue

Ben kom igennem det første år på college, men han føler sig låst fast. Eneste lyspunkt er skrivemakkeren Mario, som har givet ham masser af spanskundervisning og endnu flere kys. Men hvorfor kan han ikke lade være med at tænke på en helt særlig dreng fra sin fortid?Arthur er tilbage i New York for første gang i to år for at arbejde på et teater sommeren over, og selvom det er hårdt at være langt væk fra kæresten Mikey, ved han, at deres forhold kan klare alt. Derfor er det heller ikke noget problem, at ekskæresten Ben pludselig er inde i billedet igen. Vel?Den første forelskelse er noget helt særligt. Men et det for sent til en do-over? Becky Albertalli og Adam Silvera fortsætter historien om Arthur og Ben, som læserne forelskede sig i i New York Times-bestselleren "Hvis det er os".Becky Albertalli og Adam Silvera havde aldrig mødt hinanden, da deres debutromaner, "Simon vs. verdens forventninger" og "Den dag jeg glemmer", begge blev antaget inden for få dage. To uger senere læste de – og blev fuldstændig grebet af – hinandens bøger, og to måneder efter var idéen til den første roman om Arthur og Ben, "Hvis det er os", født. Begge forfattere er blevet udnævnt som Publishers Weekly Flying Starts og har ligget på New York Times’ bestsellerliste. Becky har sit liv i Georgia, Adam har sit i Los Angeles, og så har de et liv sammen i hinandens tekstbeskeder.

From New York Times bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed comes aheart-warming, hilariousstoryabout the power of love and resistance.Jamie Goldberg is cool with volunteering for his local state candidate - as long as he's behind the scenes.There's no way he'd ever knock on doors to ask people for their votesuntil he meets Maya.Maya Rehman's having the worst Ramadan ever. Her best friend is too busy to hang out, her summer trip is cancelled, her parents are separating and now hermother thinks the solution to her problems is political canvassing - with some awkward guy she hardly knows ...Going door to door isn't exactly glamorous, but maybe it's not the worst thing in the world. After all, the polls are getting closer - and so are Maya and Jamie. Mastering local activism is one thing. Navigating the cross-cultural crushof the century is another thing entirely.Praise for Yes No Maybe So: Heartwarming, poignant and very, very funny Waterstones

En rørende og morsom kærlighedsroman. 17-årige Simon er ikke helt parat til at springe ud som homoseksuel, da en af hans e-mails falder i de forkerte hænder, og han risikerer, at bolden ikke længere er på hans banehalvdel: Enten hjælper han Martin, klassens klovn, med at få en date, eller også vil Martin afsløre ham.Pressen skriver:»[Forfatteren] har formået at skabe en perfekt YA-roman, som er formidlet spot on. Sproget, omgangstonen og særligt dialogerne er simpelthen så imponerende, at man skulle tro, at det var skrevet af en 16-årig […] En rigtig feel-good-roman, hvor man efterlades med smil på læben, utallige grin, og det er skøn læsning til de sene aftener […] Bravo til Becky Albertalli for at skabe en ungdomsroman, som byder på det hele: Venskab, kærlighed, hemmeligheder, stormende forelskelse og en fyr med navnet Simon, som er så modig og skøn, at han helt sikkert vil inspirere andre til at være ligeså modige.«– Eva, Bookeater »Becky Albertalli har skrevet en troværdig, levende og autentisk fortælling om det, at skulle springe ud som homoseksuel […] en uhyre vellykket ungdomsbog, der har alle de rigtige ingredienser. […] Stor applaus herfra!«– Nønne Lønne Votborg, Bogvægten»Jeg tror faktisk, at de fleste ville elske den her bog.«– Anne Mette, De Unges Ord»Velskrevet og lettilgængelig ungdomsbog.«– Christine Christensen, Lektør »Åh Becky, jeg kan lige så godt få det af vejen med det samme og sige: Jeg elskede din bog Simon vs. verdens forventninger! [Det] var simpelthen så befriende at læse en glad og "let" bog […] En af mine yndlingsbøger fra i år!« – Louise H, Kære dig»Det er længe siden, at jeg har læst en bog, der har gjort mig så glad indeni og efterladt mig med et kæmpe smil på læben. Simons historie er sød og skøn, og han er en humoristisk og realistisk person, der tog mig med storm […] Bogen får 5 stjerner af mig, og selvom den er henvendt til unge, bør alle gøre sig selv den tjeneste at læse den.«–  Camilla Henningsen, Bogrummet

I don't entirely understand how anyone gets a boyfriend. Or a girlfriend. It just seems like the most impossible odds. A perfect alignment of feelings and circumstances . . . Molly Peskin-Suso knows all about unrequited love. No matter how many times her twin sister, Cassie, tells her to woman up, Molly is always careful. Better to be careful than be hurt. But when Cassie gets a new girlfriend who comes with a cute hipster-boy sidekick, everything changes. Will is funny, flirtatious and basically the perfect first boyfriend. There's only one problem: Molly's coworker, Reid, the awkward Tolkien superfan she could never fall for . . . right?A heartwarming and hilarious story about growing up and learning to be comfortable in your own skin. Praise for Becky Albertalli:'The love child of John Green and Rainbow Rowell' Teen Vogue 'I love you, Simon. I love you! And I love this fresh, funny, live-out-loud book.' Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places'A remarkable gift of a novel.' Andrew Smith, author of Grasshopper Jungle'Both hilarious and heartbreaking . . . Readers will fall madly in love with Simon' Publishers Weekly (starred review)'A brilliant beacon of optimism and cuteness for LGBTQA+ youth in a genre often bogged down with tragedy and heartbreak. Books like SIMON do change people's lives' Waterstones Darlington Bookseller'A wonderfully charismatic story about coming-of-age and coming out'. Bookseller'Funny, moving and emotionally wise' Kirkus Reviews (starred)'It made me laugh, cry and all the fifty shades of emotions I can think of right now. There is literally no adjectives that would be suffice to describe how brilliant this book is' Goodreads (5 star review)'I think I just felt my heart explode in my chest' Goodreads (5 star review)'One of the most electric, authentic characters I've ever read. . . I LOVE this book. LOVE it. Five freaking stars.' Goodreads (5 Stars)Becky Albertalli is the author of the acclaimed novels Simon Vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda and The Upside of Unrequited. She is a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children and teens. Becky now lives with her family in Atlanta, where she spends her days writing fiction for young adults.

A New York Times, USA Today, and Indie bestseller! Critically acclaimed and bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera combine their talents in this smart, funny, heartfelt collaboration about two very different boys who cant decide if the universe is pushing them togetheror pulling them apart.ARTHUR is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, its that the universe can deliver a showstopping romance when you least expect it.BEN thinks the universe needs to mind its business. If the universe had his back, he wouldnt be on his way to the post office carrying a box of his ex-boyfriends things.But when Arthur and Ben meet-cute at the post office, what exactly does the universe have in store for them . . . ?Maybe nothing. After all, they get separated.Maybe everything. After all, they get reunited.But what if they cant nail a first date even after three do-overs?What if Arthur tries too hard to make it work and Ben doesnt try hard enough?What if life really isnt like a Broadway play?But what if it is?What if its us?Plus don't miss Yes No Maybe So, Becky Albertalli's and Aisha Saeed's heartwarming and hilarious new novel, or Infinity Son, the first book in Adam Silveras epic new fantasy series, both coming in 2020!

En rørende og morsom kærlighedsroman. 17-årige Simon er ikke helt parat til at springe ud som bøsse, da en af hans emails falder i de forkerte hænder, og han risikerer, at bolden ikke længere er på hans banehalvdel: Enten hjælper han Martin, klassens klovn, med at få en date, eller også vil Martin afsløre ham.Pressen skriver:»[Forfatteren] har formået at skabe en perfekt YA-roman, som er formidlet spot on. Sproget, omgangstonen og særligt dialogerne er simpelthen så imponerende, at man skulle tro, at det var skrevet af en 16-årig […] En rigtig feel-good-roman, hvor man efterlades med smil på læben, utallige grin, og det er skøn læsning til de sene aftener […] Bravo til Becky Albertalli for at skabe en ungdomsroman, som byder på det hele: venskab, kærlighed, hemmeligheder, stormende forelskelse og en fyr med navnet Simon, som er så modig og skøn, at han helt sikkert vil inspirere andre til at være ligeså modige.«– Eva, Bookeater »Becky Albertalli har skrevet en troværdig, levende og autentisk fortælling om det, at skulle springe ud som homoseksuel […] en uhyre vellykket ungdomsbog, der har alle de rigtige ingredienser. […] Stor applaus herfra!«– Nønne Lønne Votborg, Bogvægten»Jeg tror faktisk, at de fleste ville elske den her bog.«– Anne Mette, De Unges Ord»Velskrevet og lettilgængelig ungdomsbog.«– Christine Christensen, Lektør »Åh Becky, jeg kan lige så godt få det af vejen med det samme og sige: Jeg elskede din bog Simon vs. verdens forventninger! [Det] var simpelthen så befriende at læse en glad og "let" bog […] En af mine yndlingsbøger fra i år!« – Louise H, Kære dig

The beautiful and heartwarming new romance from Becky Albertalli, best-selling author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda.

For use in schools and libraries only. Seventeen-year-old Molly Peskin-Suso knows all about unrequited love. No matter how many times her twin sister, Cassie, tells her to woman up, Molly can't stomach the idea of rejection. So she's careful. Fat girls always have to be careful. Then a cute new girl enters Cassie's orbit, and for the first time ever, Molly's cynical twin is a lovesick mess. Meanwhile, Molly's totally not dying of loneliness except for the part where she is. Luckily, Cassie's new girlfriend comes with a cute hipster-boy sidekick. If Molly can win him over, she'll get her first kiss and she'll get her twin back. There's only one problem: Molly's coworker, Reid. He's a chubby Tolkien superfan with a season pass to the Ren Faire, and there's absolutely no way Molly could fall for him. Right?

Contrary to popular belief, best friends Kate Garfield and Anderson Walker are not codependent. Carpooling to and from theater rehearsals? Environmentally sound and efficient. Consulting each other on every single life decision? Basic good judgment. Pining for the same guys from afar? Shared crushes are more fun anyway. But when Kate and Andy's latest long-distance crush shows up at their school, everything goes off-script. Matt Olsson is talented and sweet, and Kate likes him. She really likes him. The only problem? So does Anderson. Turns out, communal crushes aren't so fun when real feelings are involved. This one might even bring the curtains down on Kate and Anderson's friendship.

When highschool senior Imogen visits her newly out best friend Lili at college, she goes along with Lili's lie that they used to date, but as Imogen spends more time with Lili's friend Tessa, Imogen's facade of bisexuality transforms into a genuine exploration of her own sexual identity.

The sensational new novel from Becky Albertalli, best-selling author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda.

With humor and insight, #1 New York Times bestseller Becky Albertalli explores the nuances of sexuality, identity, and friendship in this timely new novel.Imogen Scott may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she's got the World's Greatest Ally title locked down.She's never missed a Pride Alliance meeting. She knows more about queer media discourse than her very queer little sister. She even has two queer best friends. There's Gretchen, a fellow high school senior, who helps keep Imogen's biases in check. And then there's Lili?newly out and newly thriving with a cool new squad of queer college friends.Imogen's thrilled for Lili. Any ally would be. And now that she's finally visiting Lili on campus, she's bringing her ally A game. Any support Lili needs, Imogen's all in.Even if that means bending the truth, just a little.Like when Lili drops a tiny queer bombshell: she's told all her college friends that Imogen and Lili used to date. And none of them know that Imogen is a raging hetero?not even Lili's best friend, Tessa.Of course, the more time Imogen spends with chaotic, freckle-faced Tessa, the more she starts to wonder if her truth was ever all that straight to begin with. . .

PRAISE FOR AISHA SAEEDAmal UnboundA New York Times Bestseller?Saeed's eloquent, suspenseful, eye-opening tale offers a window into the contemporary practice of indentured servitude and makes a compelling case for the power of girls' education to transform systemic injustice.??Publishers Weekly, starred review?Amal narrates, her passion for learning, love for her family, and despair at her circumstance evoked with sympathy and clarity, as is the setting. Inspired by Malala Yousafzai and countless unknown girls like her, Saeed's timely and stirring middle-grade debut is a celebration of resistance and justice.??Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewWritten in the Stars?Movingly conveys the intense cultural pressure that motivates Naila's parents and the heartbreaking betrayal Naila feels as she is deprived of her rights. Wrenching but hopeful story.??Publishers Weekly?I couldn't put it down.?? Suzanne Fisher Staples, author of Newbery Honor Book Shabanu?This is a page-turner about love, culture, family?and the perilous journey into womanhood worldwide. I couldn't put it down.??Meg Medina, author of Pura Belpré Author Award winner Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass PRAISE FOR BECKY ALBERTALLIWhat If It's Us A New York Times BestsellerAn Indie Next List Pick?Fan-favorites Albertalli and Silvera join forces in this tale of a New York City summer romance. This joyful romance is both sweet and substantial.? ? Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ?Albertalli and Silvera balance cynicism and starry-eyed optimism to paint an honest, compelling picture of adolescent romance. Part feel-good, part star-crossed, this seamless blend of the authors' styles will appeal to fans old and new alike.? ? School Library Journal (starred review)Leah on the OffbeatA New York Times BestsellerA Rainbow Book List SelectionGoodreads Choice Award Winner for Best Young Adult FictionYALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults?Albertalli has a fantastic ear for voice, and it's beautifully on display in Leah's funny, wry, and vulnerable first-person narrative. Everything Albertalli already did so well in Simon she's improved upon here, and fans of the first book will be utterly smitten with Leah.? ? ALA Booklist (starred review)?A subversive take on the coming-of-age romance.? ? Kirkus Reviews (starred review)?Albertalli's latest release continues her penchant for sensitive, insightful writing that gets right to the heart of identity and growth, capturing it all with heartfelt, hilarious emotional clarity.? ? BustleThe Upside of Unrequited Top Ten Indie Next List PickA Rainbow Book List Selection?Readers will fall in love with this fresh, honest, inclusive look at dating, families, and friendship.? ? School Library Journal (starred review)?If you're in the mood for a snappy romance to vicariously bathe you in the pain and elation of first love, Becky Albertalli's The Upside of Unrequited provides.? ? NPR.orgSimon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Longlisted for the National Book Award 2016 William C. Morris YA Debut Award Winner 2016 Carnegie Medal NomineeAn Oprah Editor's Pick?Albertalli paints a stunningly three-dimensional, cliché-free world for Simon that bursts with unforgettable characters. Savor it, because you'll read it for the first time only once. Worthy of Fault in Our Stars-level obsession.? ? Entertainment Weekly?Funny, moving and emotionally wise.? ? Kirkus Reviews (starred review)?Debut novelist Albertalli writes believably in the voice of a confused, openhearted 16-year-old. Readers will fall madly in love with Simon.? ? Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Ben ha sobrevivido al primer aäno de la universidad, pero se siente mâas estancado que nunca. Las clases le demandan un gran esfuerzo, su trabajo a media jornada con su padre es aâun peor y su mejor amigo Dylan lleva actuando raro durante semanas. Lo âunico positivo es su compaänero de escritura, Mario, que le ha estado dando muchas clases de espaänol y, sobre todo, muchos besos. Mario tiene grandes sueänos puestos en Hollywood, y eso hace que Ben comience a soänar a lo grande. y las decisiones que tome a partir de ahora podrâian ser la clave para remodelar su futuro. Entonces, Åporquâe no puede dejar de pensar en cierto chico de su pasado? Arthur ha regresado a Nueva York por primera vez en dos aänos, listo para conquistar el mundo del teatro como el mejor. becario del asistente de un director que no estâa para nada cerca de Broadway. Por supuesto, para âel es horrible pasar el verano lejos de su dulce y confiable novio, Mikey, pero sabe que su relaciâon es lo suficientemente fuerte como para soportar la distancia. Por eso, no hay ningâun problema cuando su ex novio Ben vuelve a aparecer en escena. Es mâas, le parece muy bien que Ben estâe contentâisimo con la compaänâia de un chico misterioso. Los primeros amores son especiales, pero es demasiado tarde para hacerse preguntas de "Åy si.?".ÅVerdad? Aunque intenten olvidarse del pasado, los chicos no dejan de cruzarse en el presente. ÅAcaso el universo estâa tratando de decirles que hay una segunda oportunidad en su futuro?

Simons Liebesleben geht niemanden etwas an und seine Sexualität schon gar nicht. Gar nicht so leicht an einer amerikanischen Highschool. Eines Tages beginnt ihn jemand zu erpressen. Simon muss sich entscheiden: wird er selbst aktiv und gestaltet sein Coming-out selbstbestimmt, oder zieht er sich zurück und gefährdet dabei eine sich anbahnende Beziehung....

When it comes to drumming, Leah Burke is usually on beat—but real life isn’t always so rhythmic. An anomaly in her friend group, she’s the only child of a young, single mom, and her life is decidedly less privileged. She loves to draw but is too self-conscious to show it. And even though her mom knows she’s bisexual, she hasn’t mustered the courage to tell her friends—not even her openly gay BFF, Simon.So Leah really doesn’t know what to do when her rock-solid friend group starts to fracture in unexpected ways. With prom and college on the horizon, tensions are running high. It’s hard for Leah to strike the right note while the people she loves are fighting—especially when she realizes she might love one of them more than she ever intended.Becky Albertalli returns to the world of her acclaimed first novel, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, in this warm and humorous story of first love and senior-year angst.

Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now Simon is actually being blackmailed: If he doesn’t play wingman for class clown Martin, his sexual identity will become everyone’s business. Worse, the privacy of Blue, the pen name of the boy he’s been emailing with, will be jeopardized.With some messy dynamics emerging in his once tight-knit group of friends and his email correspondence with Blue growing more flirtatious every day, Simon’s junior year has suddenly gotten all kinds of complicated. Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he’s pushed out—without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he’s never met.This special edition of Becky Albertalli’s acclaimed, award-winning debut novel contains exclusive bonus material, including the very first Simon-Blue emails, backstage photos from the Simon movie set, a conversation with the author, and excerpts from The Upside of Unrequited and Leah on the Offbeat.

Sixteen-year-old and not-so-?openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now Simon is actually being blackmailed: If he doesn’t play wingman for class clown Martin, his sexual identity will become everyone’s business. Worse, the privacy of Blue, the pen name of the boy he’s been emailing with, will be jeopardized.With some messy dynamics emerging in his once tight-knit group of friends, and his email correspondence with Blue growing more flirtatious every day, Simon’s junior year has suddenly gotten all kinds of complicated. Now, change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he’s pushed out—without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he’s never met.

#1 New York Times bestseller! Goodreads Choice Award for the best young adult novel of the year!In this sequel to the acclaimed Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agendanow a major motion picture, Love, Simonwe follow Simons BFF Leah as she grapples with changing friendships, first love, and senior year angst.When it comes to drumming, Leah Burke is usually on beatbut real life isnt always so rhythmic.Shes an anomaly in her friend group: the only child of a young, single mom, and her life is decidedly less privileged. She loves to draw but is too self-conscious to show it. And even though her mom knows shes bisexual, she hasnt mustered the courage to tell her friendsnot even her openly gay BFF, Simon.So Leah really doesnt know what to do when her rock-solid friend group starts to fracture in unexpected ways. With prom and college on the horizon, tensions are running high.Its hard for Leah to strike the right note while the people she loves are fightingespecially when she realizes she might love one of them more than she ever intended.Plus don't missYes No Maybe So,Becky Albertalli's and Aisha Saeed's heartwarming and hilarious new novel, coming in 2020!