• EXTRACT PACK 4: Heartstopper – Volume 3
Objectives: Reflect on the positive representations of same-sex relationships over the series;
consider the key messages behind the 3 volumes of Heartstoppers.
Outcomes: A display for LGBTQ+ History Month or Pride; a summary of what you have
learned and future predictions for the Heartstopper series.
ABOUT THE BOOKS
Heartstopper is a teen LGBTQ+ graphic novel series by Alice Oseman, covering life, love and
everything in between. Sweet and funny, it also sensitively deals with topics like bullying and
coming out.
Heartstopper – Volume 1
Charlie and Nick are at the same school, but they've never met ... until one day when they're
made to sit together. They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick,
even though he doesn't think he has a chance.
But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is more interested in Charlie than either of them
realised.
Heartstopper – Volume 2
Nick and Charlie are best friends. Nick knows Charlie's gay, and Charlie is sure that Nick isn't.
But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is discovering all kinds of things about his friends,
his family ... and himself.
Heartstopper – Volume 3
Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Nick's
even found the courage to come out to his mum.
But coming out isn't just something that happens once - there's Nick's older brother, and a
school trip to Paris, not to mention all the other friends and family - and life can be hard, even
with someone who loves you by your side. As their feelings get more serious, Charlie and Nick
will need each other more than ever before.