"Am I Blue?"

I absolutely fell in love with the short story "Am I Blue?" by Bruce Coville. This book tells a story that is heart warming but at the same time put me to tears. (sorta) This story is also hilarious. It tells a story about a young boy's confusion with his identity and his Gay Fairy Godfather  who helps him overcome homophobia with the kids who bully him at school, and helps him discover who he really is. This book is also about learning to be yourself, which I think is the main theme.  

In the story Am I Blue? the main character Vince is getting bullied because of his sexuality or in other words, people think he is gay. Vince himself doesn't know if he is gay. Anyway, this is a question asked a lot in the story. Then a miracle happens. A gay man named Melvin comes into Vinces life. Melvin is a fairy godfather! Melvin is very gay and doesn't care what him looks like, what he wears and what people think of him. This is something I admire about Melvin. I could never have the courage to tell people something that important about myself. Melvin explains to Vince that Melvin was beat to death. Can you imagine that? Somebody being beaten up to death just because of their sexuality? I think that is disgusting. He gives advice to Vince saying nobody should tell him what to do. Melvin expresses himself the way 3/4 of the planet can't. Even if he is a fictional character.

I think Melvin and Vince's relationship really grows stronger throughout the story. At the beginning of the story I think Vince is sort of afraid to really talk to Melvin about who is, but by the end they have talked a lot and have really gone through a life changing experience. An example from the text showing that Vince is embarrassed of Melvin at the beginning is
"Do you have to walk like that?"
"Like what?"
"So swishy?" I said blushing.
In this conversation at the beginning you can definitely tell that Vince is embarrassed of Melvin. Towards the end they really bond.

In conclusion. I think Vince and Melvin have a really strong relationship and I am glad that Vince probably won't get bullied anymore! I loved this book and I wish it had a sequel!!