Rainbow High

Jason Carrillo,the best-looking athlete in school, has had his eyes on the prize from day one: a scholarship for college.But then his eyes turn to love -- and Kyle.Kyle Meeks,swim team star and all-around good guy, is finally in the relationship he wanted. Being in love feels so good, in fact, that he can't imagine giving it up to go to Princeton.Something he's worked for his entire life.Nelson Glassman,outgoing and defiant, might be HIV positive. Jeremy, the boy he loves,isHIV positive. Although Nelson fears testing positive, if he is infected Jeremy might stop protecting him and pushing him away.They can be together.High shool's almost over. Graduation is ahead. Life's a bowl of cherries, right?Right...

Alex Sanchez received his master's in guidance and counseling from Old Dominion University, and for many years he worked as a counselor of youth and families, both in the United States and abroad. He received a "Flying Start" from Publishers Weekly for his work on Rainbow Boys, which was a Lambda Literary Award finalist as well as an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults. When not writing, Alex tours the country, talking with teens, librarians, and educators about the importance of teaching tolerance and self-acceptance. He lives in Rosslyn, Virginia. Visit www.AlexSanchez.com for more information.