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Steven Gellman

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in Washington, DC, The United States

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https://hiddenpoet.com

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Young Adult, Gay and Lesbian

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Jude Blume

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May 2012

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“…moments of winning humor, and the sincerity of the diverse cast is endearing.”
—Kirkus Reviews

"[Somewhere in Nowhere] is impressively original, deftly crafted, fully engaging, and a fun read from start to finish."
—Midwest Book Review

Steven Gellman is an award-winning songwriter turned author. Inspired by his early reading of Judy Blume’s groundbreaking stories, Steven has found his passion for writing coming-of-age fiction that centers LGBTQ+voices and the real-life challenges of navigating adolescence in an ever-changing world.

Steven has long championed authentic queer storytelling — first through song, now through fiction. Billboard Magazine once praised him as one of the ‘out-queer tunesmiths [...] making waves along the coffeehouse ...more

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Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music, 1969-2000

by Barry Walters (Goodreads Author)

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The Rose Field (Book of Dust, #3)

by Philip Pullman

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The Faraway Inn

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