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Isn't Sugar Sweet? & Other Stories

Author

• Jacob Butlett, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Abstract

This short story collection, Isn’t Sugar Sweet? & Other Stories, has been revised extensively and now comprises twelve coming-of-age stories, many with young and gay underdog protagonists. Each tale tackles serious themes, including abuse and psychological angst. For example, in “Our Semester with Maxine Fischer,” the sudden suicide of a classmate haunts a group of college students. Isn't Sugar Sweet? & Other Stories is an enthralling, yet deeply gritty, beacon of self-acceptance in a world still rife with sexism, homophobia, and racism.

Advisor

Robin Becker

Committee Member

Geoffrey Herbach

Date of Degree

2026

Language

english

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Program of Study

Creative Writing

Department

English

College

Humanities and Social Sciences

Recommended Citation

Butlett, J. (2026). Isn't sugar sweet? & Other stories. [Unpublished master’s thesis]. Minnesota State University, Mankato.