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Amy Kaufman Burk

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Amy Kaufman Burk grew up in the Hollywood Hills surrounded by creativity. Her father wrote screenplays, and her home was filled with actors, authors and thousands of books. She and her husband met in college at Yale. They have three grown children, and live in North Carolina.

Amy's novel, Hollywood Pride, is based on her experience in tenth grade when she transferred from a college prep academy to Hollywood High School. At her new school, she found 40+ languages spoken among the students, kids from all over the world, and an economic spectrum ranging from students living on the streets to the wealthy homes in the hills. Being a part of Hollywood High's diverse community shaped Amy's outlook on all aspects of her life going forward.

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Amy Kaufman Burk I don't know if I can choose one favorite couple in all of literature, but I love Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters. I recently read (for the …moreI don't know if I can choose one favorite couple in all of literature, but I love Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters. I recently read (for the second time) The Fault In Our Stars, by John Green. Hazel Grace and Gus share true friendship, which grows into true love. They face tremendous adversity, both as individuals and as a couple, without one bit of self-pity. They're bright and funny, passionate and respectful, flawed and wonderful. (less)
Amy Kaufman Burk People experience "writer's block" in different ways. If I feel stuck, I trust that in time, I'll figure out how to go forward with my writing. Someti…morePeople experience "writer's block" in different ways. If I feel stuck, I trust that in time, I'll figure out how to go forward with my writing. Sometimes I need to think for a long time before I write. For me, "writer's block" is a part of the writing process.(less)
Average rating: 4.38 · 34 ratings · 12 reviews · 3 distinct works
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4.42 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2013
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Hollywood Pride was Chosen for the Miami Book Fair

“A glorious medley of characters bolsters this tale of adolescents confronting narrow-mindedness.”
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Hollywood Pride
, a novel I wrote and published earlier this year, has been chosen for the Miami Book Fair. I never imagined this could happen, and I’m filled with gratitude.

The Miami Book Fair is a big deal. Readers and writers come together every year, hosted by Miami Dade College, to Read more of this blog post »
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Published on October 15, 2025 12:53 Tags: community, diverse-fiction, lgbtq, miami-book-fair, writing-resistance

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This is a beautifully written and illustrated book for every child who feels different, and for every adult to read to a child who longs to find their place in the world. Highly recommend.
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“Substitute the word gay for straight and she's the exact same pain in the neck kid sister she was before she told us.”
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“…don't ever apologize for being who you are. Be gay and be proud.”
Amy Kaufman Burk, Hollywood High: Achieve The Honorable

“I grew up in the entertainment industry. I've always been told I was all wrong. No glitz. No glamour.”
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Which book should the YA LGBT Books group read as our January 2013 Book of the month?

 
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The Culling The Culling (The Torch Keeper, #1) by Steven dos Santos by Steven dos Santos (16+ for violence)
 
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Glitter Glitter by Ayla Starr by Ayla Starr (very short - just 2,000 words)
 
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“I'm a girl. But sometimes I feel like a boy and a girl, both at the same time. They seems more right for me.”
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“I'm always afraid the wrong person will figure out who I am.”
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“I'm not who you think I am, and I'm not who I thought I was.”
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