Back to Basics

A poem from Simon's POV No one is perfect Blue This I know is true And I told you I'm not trying to be rude I just... really want to meet you Our relationship is on a screen and you never want to see me  all I know is your on the soccer team and honestly my dream? To meet the one who thinks like me I decided to write this poem as it really signifies how "Jaques" (simons online name) feels about "Blue" (Brams online name), and how the main plot in the story is wondering if the two will ever first have the courage to accept themselves first, and then their love for each other. I think poetry is an important aspect in this book especially because the way the two essentially "meet" each other is over a bonding of a poem they found on  Tumblr  about loneliness in yourself Above are small experts that Simon specifically enjoyed from Blues poem, and both of these opinions specifically target different ways that Bram vi...

Becky Albertalli In this blog post, I am going to be "sending" the author of  Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda , Becky Albertalli a letter. In this I am going to be telling her what I like about the book so far, asking what the protagonist, Simon means to her, and where she overall got the inspiration to write this book. In a short summary, it is written in the first person by a junior in high school named Simon who struggles with his sexual orientation. The book explores how he will deal with his new found reality, plus the typical problems of a teenage boy. We watch Simon learn to grow, love, forgive, and learn through his friends and family. In my opinion, this story is a touching insight into what it may be like for kids who are going through the same thing, and how the rest of us should really just be supportive. It talks of the protagonist being bullied for his decisions but we see this hate overrun by the love that surrounds him. I think this book is perfect...