Are We There Yet? A Retrospective Look at John Donovan's 'I'll Get There. It Better Be Worth the Trip.'

Draws some conclusions about the significance of Donovan's book, generally acknowledged as the first young adult book to deal with the theme of homosexuality. Revisits the novel and considers the critical reaction it provoked at the time it was written. Examines subsequent critical commentary, and considers several recently published young adult novels with gay/lesbian content. (SG)