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Revision as of 23:00, 4 May 2013
Robert Joseph Greene | |
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| Born | January 11, 1973 |
| Occupation | Writer, anthologist |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Period | 2000s-present |
| Notable works | The Gay Icon Classics of the World, This High School Has Closets |
Robert Joseph Greene (born January 11, 1973) is a Canadian author of gay romance fiction, best known for The Gay Icon Classics of the World, a collection of gay-themed love stories from over 12 different countries. Each story represents a culture and a people. The book was listed by PFLAG Canada as a recommended book in their “Books Worth Reading” section.[1]
One of the short stories in the Gay Icon Classics collection is "Halo's Golden Circle", a tragic love story set in ancient Judea. Author and Jewish scholar Steven Greenberg remarked that it was a "beautiful story".[2]
"Letters From Camp Rehoboth" published an excerpt from "The Journey and the Jewels" in 2006.[3] That year "The Journey and the Jewels" received praise both in Canada and the US. The Watermark, a weekly LGBT publication in Florida, gave kudos in their story which honored the writer.
Following the release of The Gay Icon Classics of the World II in 2012, a group of Russian students translated one of its short stories and used it as a protest against the Anti-Gay Propoganda Laws recently been enacted in Saint Petersburg.[4]
Greene's This High School Has Closets was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Awards in the 2012 young adult novels category.[5]
In February 2008, Greene filed a complaint with the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) against CKYE-FM and the Harjinder Thind Radio Show that aired on January 31, 2008.[6][7] The complaint cited bias against the LGBT community. Greene also stated that the radio show allowed callers to make inaccurate statements against the LGBT Community and did not allow or invite any discussion for an opposing view. After a formal investigation, on October 23, 2008, the CBSC issued their decision and sided with Greene and found CKYE-FM and the Harjinder Thind Show in violation of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Code of Ethics, Clause 7. CKYE-FM and the Harjinder Thind Show were required to air the decision and correction both in Punjabi and English.[8]
In 2012, Greene's publisher found that librarians would not review This High School Has Closets because they might provoke negative reactions from the public.[9] This prompted the Canadian Library Association to reiterate their policy towards LGBT inclusiveness that would apply to "freedom of expression".[9]
Works
- The Gay Icon Classics of the World
- The Gay Icon Contemporary Short Stories
- Crossover: Straight Men - Gay Encounters
- The Gay Icon Classics of the World II
- This High School Has Closets
- Would You Mind?
References
- ^ Pflag Canada Book Recommendations
- ^ "Story takes new approach to Old Testament". PrideSource. December 8, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- ^ "An excerpt from The Gay Icon Fables of the World". LETTERS From CAMP Rehoboth. February 10, 2006. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- ^ Takeuchi, Craig (March 20, 2012). "St. Petersburg's anti-gay law: Canadian travel in Russia cautioned, Vancouver author protests". straight.com (Vancouver). Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- ^ "Lambda Literary: Finalists for Best LGBT Young Adult Novels". Story Carnivores. March 9, 2013. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- ^ "APPENDIX B CBSC Decision 07/08 - 1229" (PDF). Canadian Broadcast Standards Council. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- ^ "Xtra West Complaint filed against Surrey radio station". Canadian Broadcast Standards Complaint. February 13, 2008. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- ^ "CKYE-FM re an episode of the Harjinder Thind Show". CBCS Decisions. Canadian Broadcast Standards Council. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
- ^ a b Christofle, Robert (July 1, 2012). "Are Librarians Fearful of Giving Their Opinion Publicly?". Feliciter via Highbeam. Retrieved April 8, 2013.