The Fight of Our Lives: AIDS in America by Levithan, David
The Fight of Our Lives: AIDS in America by Levithan, David

The Fight of Our Lives: AIDS in America

A thoughtful, poignant look at the AIDS crisis in the United States that includes primary source interviews,...
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Author: David Levithan
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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The Fight of Our Lives: AIDS in America by Levithan, David

The Fight of Our Lives: AIDS in America

$81.99 $42.83
The Fight of Our Lives: AIDS in America by Levithan, David

The Fight of Our Lives: AIDS in America

$81.99 $42.83
Author: David Levithan
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
A thoughtful, poignant look at the AIDS crisis in the United States that includes primary source interviews, history, medical research, and cultural touchpoints.

The AIDS crisis in America is complex and composed of countless individual stories of grief, love, and advocacy. Its history shows the power of youth activism, how creativity and community can be vehicles for social change, and how bigotry and misinformation led to inequality in care.

The early days of the AIDS crisis saw LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities making strides in the fight for equality. As many people in positions of power were slow to act or actively didn't pay attention until their own communities were affected, the fight for equality turned into a fight for their lives. Grassroots efforts filled in gaps where mainstream medicine and politics failed, and over time, a cultural shift of awareness emerged, which led to more research and more treatments. And while the disease has transitioned from a death sentence to one that people can live full lives with, there are still people dying of HIV/AIDS today because they can't access the care they need. The fight may have begun decades ago, but is not yet over.

Award-winning author David Levithan and University of Cambridge PhD Gabriel Duckels detail a brief history of the epidemic, touching on key moments and figures, such as Ryan White, ACT UP, Larry Kramer and Anthony Fauci, Pedro Zamora from MTV's The Real World, and the Names Quilt. Threaded throughout are poems, essays, and other creative works, in addition to first-person interviews and narratives. The most important takeaway is that we must remember. We need to know what happened and why. Our voices are powerful, and they can make a difference.

Author: David Levithan,Gabriel Duckels
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/21/2026
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.27h x 6.43w x 1.52d
ISBN: 9780593710920
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 03/20/2026 pg. 1
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2026 pg. 102
Publishers Weekly 01/26/2026
Booklist 02/01/2026
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2026
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2026

About the Author
David Levithan is the author of several books for young adults, including Lambda Literary Award winner Two Boys Kissing; Every Day; Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist and Dash & Lily's Book of Dares (co-authored with Rachel Cohn); Will Grayson, Will Grayson (co-authored with John Green); and Boy Meets Boy. In 2016, David received the Margaret A. Edwards Award for his significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature.


Gabriel Duckels is a writer and scholar based in Austin. He holds a PhD in Education from the University of Cambridge and teaches at Texas State University.
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