Juliet Takes a Breath
A People magazine Best Book of Fall 2019
An Amazon Best Young Adult Book of 2019
"F***ing outstanding."--Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author
Juliet Milagros Palante is a self-proclaimed closeted Puerto Rican baby dyke from the Bronx. Only, she's not so closeted anymore. Not after coming out to her family the night before flying to Portland, Oregon, to intern with her favorite feminist writer--what's sure to be a life-changing experience. And when Juliet's coming out crashes and burns, she's not sure her mom will ever speak to her again.
But Juliet has a plan--sort of. Her internship with legendary author Harlowe Brisbane, the ultimate authority on feminism, women's bodies, and other gay-sounding stuff, is sure to help her figure out this whole "Puerto Rican lesbian" thing. Except Harlowe's white. And not from the Bronx. And she definitely doesn't have all the answers . . .
In a summer bursting with queer brown dance parties, a sexy fling with a motorcycling librarian, and intense explorations of race and identity, Juliet learns what it means to come out--to the world, to her family, to herself.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 320
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2021
Publisher: Dial Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9780593108192
Creator Bio
Gabby Rivera is a queer Puerto Rican author and speaker, known for her powerful and intersectional storytelling. She grew up in the Bronx, New York and received her Bachelor's degree in creative writing from St. John's University. Rivera has been a champion for marginalized voices and her work often explores themes of identity, race, and queerness. She is best known for her debut novel, "Juliet Takes a Breath," which has been praised for its unapologetic portrayal of a young queer woman's journey of self-discovery. In addition to writing, Rivera is a passionate social justice advocate and has worked with various organizations to promote diversity and inclusion.
