Hot Dog Girl

Elouise Parker is on a quest to get Nick’s attention and enlists the help of her best friend, Seeley. What she doesn’t realize is that this summer, she will find love where she least expects it. This contemporary story about teenage love and relationships normalizes sexual orientation and could invite discussions that may lead to creative and critical thinking beyond the scope of the novel. Suitable for independent reading, in literature circles, or as a whole-class novel for students in Grade 9–11, the book's plot may be of particular interest to those who enjoy reading stories in the romance genre. This timely story may also be used to prompt discussions around SOGI issues or to discuss how this novel broaches sexual orientation in such a straightforward way, as opposed to other stories where characters struggle to come to terms with their sexuality.