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students exhale, almost as a group, and then begin to clap and cheer. A fl urry of questions and comments follow: “Most books don’t inter- est me, but this one was so interesting!” “Make a sequel!” “Is it really Gordi’s story, or is it your story?” Having read the rest of the book with their classroom teachers, this is the fi rst opportunity students have had to ask questions of the author. They’re engaged. They’re intrigued. Their questions have depth, and they use the language and expressions of diversity with ease. “Did you get bullied because you were gay?” “Is that what really happened when you came out to your parents?” There’s no giggling, and no hesitation in their questions. They under- stand what they’re asking, and Greg balances each question with equal parts openness and inquiry. “You have to be patient with the people in your life,” he explains, “especially when they haven’t learned what they need to learn yet to understand you.” Greg says that creating Defying Gay Gravity has been an important


catalyst for his work as a teacher. “I’m able to be myself with kids now: no big story, no big reveal. I’m so very committed to having students and children get who they are! And in the process, I’m going to give them as many tools as possible that will help them to break down the barriers they will no doubt face in their lifetime, in their ultimate pursuit of happiness. Gordi’s story is one way to help them get there.” Greg looks around at the students as their time wraps up: “When


something happens in your life, you have to decide if you are going to take brave action, or if you’re going to throw in the towel and walk away. I hope you’ll do the fi rst.” To learn more about the novel and the online educator’s guide,


like Defying Gay Gravity on Facebook, or go to agooddaypress.com. n *All italicized quotes are from Defying Gay Gravity. Emily Hastings-Speck and Greg Maxton are members of the Peel Teacher Local.


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