“For a geeky, LGBTQ+ book with a very British sensibility, it’s done incredibly well.”
@simonjamesgreen.bsky.social reflects back on when Noah was first published, its enduring relevance for schools and its continuing popularity with pupils today.
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New edition of Noah Can’t Even is out today! I’ve written a blog post on the enduring popularity of awkward, gay, teenage boys, reading for pleasure, and my annoyance with pearl clutchers who have an issue with swearing in YA books…
www.simonjamesgreen.com/blog/joc4gbs...
Almost ten years later, some reflections on why Noah Can’t Even is still so popular…
