Either Way

• 2017 National Indie Excellence Award Winner for LGBTQ Fiction for Children and Young Adults

A graphic novel that teaches teens about the history of gay rights in America while emphasizing the recurring theme that “It’s okay to be gay. Or not. Either way, it’s okay.”

From day one I knew there was something different about me. Cael sets out to find out who he is — something he wants to know more than anything. With the help of a trusted teacher, a new friend, and his favorite book, he discovers what he knew all along.

Inside you'll find three stories braided into one: a coming-of-age coming out story, a lesson on civil rights and marriage equality, and historical fiction about a gay man in the military. And you'll read about how Cael comes out as gay, comfortable with who he is and confident that it's okay.

Sandra Levins lives in Burlington, Iowa with her husband, Jim. Their diverse family includes their five sons, their sons' partners, and six adorable grandchildren. A natural-born storyteller, Sandy is also the author of the Magination Press books Eli's Lie-O-Meter, Bumblebee Bike, Was It the Chocolate Pudding? and Do You Sing Twinkle?

Euan Cook is an illustrator living and working in London, where he enjoys watching scruffy foxes and a variety of birds that frequent his garden. Although he has drawn for books and magazines published around the world, this is his first full-length graphic novel.

Either Way is especially commended for personal reading lists, as well as school and community library LGBTQ issues collections for young readers.
—Midwest Book Review