Leslie's Journal

A young adult look at a teen world that reverberates with the emotions of a relationship gone wrong. Stratton examines an adolescent girl's deep need for affirmation as a sexually attractive being and how the need can lead to unimaginable consequences.

Judy Sasges

An appealing protagonist ... her problems are real ... her emotions ring true.

Allan Stratton is an acclaimed playwright and author, who began his career acting at the Stratford Festival and regional theaters across Canada. His plays include Nurse Jane Goes to Hawaii and Rexy!, winner of a Chalmers Award, the Dora Mavor Moore Award and the Canadian Author's Association Award. Leslie's Journal is Allan's first novel for teens. Allan now lives in Toronto with his partner, a dog, three cats and any number of fish.