Why We Must Read Young Adult Books that Deal with Sexual Content

At its very best, I find reading to be a totally engrossing experience; the characters and events live inside me even when the book is closed and sitting on a shelf. Because of this relationship, I sometimes have to read the ending first to find out if the dog dies. English teachers, of course, but also sociology/ psychology teachers, social workers, counselors, facilitators in support groups, and librarians helping students find the right book need to know such books exist. [...]teenage oral sex has been talked about on Oprah and the Dr. Phil show with middle school girls sitting in the hot seat and saying, "It isn't sex, it is just something I do for my friend!" Casually or as the main theme, oral sex in being discussed in YA books. Rainbow Party has caused the most buzz, because the term defines an oral sex party where each girl wears a different shade of lipstick and at the end of the party each boy's penis sports a rainbow of colors.