Found It

Reading Challenge 2017: a book set in two time periods.  Losing It by multiple authors was a quick, enjoyable read.  Honestly, I picked up this book to read the Andrew Smith and Patrick Ness stories, and it was suggested by another author.

I found it delightful, discussing losing one's virginity from different gender's point of view, different culture's point of view, and various age ranges. Dora's frank discussion of sex with her grandchildren had me giggling. Patrick Ness's "Different for Boys" tells Ant and Charlie's story, with words blacked out for humorous effect, made me sad at the same time. Bali Rai's "The White Towel" was the most powerful as it demonstrates how lies can affect someone's life. Andrew Smith's "Green Screen" made me want to know more about the calendar and how Mr. Hertz reacted to it. The varied viewpoints made a colorful blend of discussion about losing virginity, reminding me that is it always different for everyone. 

This book would be great for sharing with students the successes and trauma of losing one's virginity.  It could also be picked apart and the short stories used in support of issues such as gender, race, ethnicity, and culture.