God Loves Hair
by Vivek Shraya and Juliana Neufeld
"A touching poetic exploration of budding sexuality, the mysticism of religion, and... read more
12 Total Resources 4 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- LGBTQ+
- South Asian
Year Published 2014
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Health
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Juvenile Fiction | LGBTQ
- Juvenile Fiction | Short Stories
Our Original Resources 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Readings 3

Audiobook Excerpt
Created by Coach House Books

Complete Video Reading of "Lipstick" narrated by Vivek Shraya
Created by Vivek Shraya
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Vivek Shraya
Created by Writer's Block
Book Trailers 1

Video Book Trailer from Vivek Shraya
Created by Vivek Shraya
Awards & Distinctions 4

South Asia Book Award for Children's & Young Adult Literature, 2012-2021
Honor, 2015

Outstanding International Books, 2006-2022
Grades 9-12 Selection, 2015

Lambda Literary Award, 1992-2022
Finalist, 2011
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