Lesléa Newman, born November 5, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York City, is an American author, editor, and feminist. Four of her young adult novels have been finalists for the Lambda Literary Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature, making her one of the most celebrated authors in the category. [wiki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesl%C3%A9a_Newman)
October mourning
October mourning
Synopsis
This novel in verse explores the tragic 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay college student, in Wyoming. Author Lesléa Newman, deeply affected by the event, crafts fictitious monologues from various perspectives, including the fence Matthew was tied to, the stars, and Matthew himself. More than a decade later, this collection of sixty-eight poems serves as a powerful and enduring tribute to Matthew Shepard's life, illuminating the events for new generations of readers.
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Matthew ShepardProtagonist
Lesléa NewmanSupporting
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October MourningMP3 CD, Sep
128 pages
Candlewick on Brilliance AudioISBN: 97814692065164 editions available
