Juliet Takes a Breath

Name: Juliet Takes a Breath
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241433980
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By Gabby Rivera

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Summary

Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera follows the journey of Juliet Palante, a young Puerto Rican woman from the Bronx, as she embarks on a summer internship in Portland, Oregon. Coming out to her family the night before flying out, she hopes to find answers and her place in the world. This coming-of-age story explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the various intersections of race, gender, and sexuality.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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If you're drawn to coming-of-age stories filled with self-discovery, cultural exploration, and LGBTQ+ themes, this book may speak to you. It vibrantly portrays a young Latina's journey of finding her voice and navigating identity, love and community, making it a captivating read for those seeking empowerment and heartfelt reflection.

Juliet Takes a Breath

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A gutsy, queer YA coming-of-age story perfect for fans of The Poet X, Roxanne Gay and Feminists Don't Wear Pink.

Hi, my name is Juliet Palante. I've been reading your book Raging Flower- Empowering Your Pussy by Empowering Your Mind. No lie, I started reading it so that I could make people uncomfortable on the subway. But I'm writing to you now because this book of yours, this magical labia manifesto, has become my bible.

Juliet's head is spinning with questions. Will her beautiful, chaotic Puerto Rican family still love her when they find out she's gay? Will an internship with her favourite author help her understand what kind of feminist she wants to be? And why won't her girlfriend return her calls?!

In a summer full of queer dance parties, a fling with a motorcycling librarian and intense explorations of sexuality and identity, Juliet's about to learn what it means to really come out - to the world, to her family, to herself.

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iJuliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera is praised for its humour, poignancy, and dazzling narrative. It brings a fresh voice to literature, embodying the character of Juliet with vibrancy. The book captures the complexities of early adulthood and the realisation that personal solutions must come from within, offering a whirlwind coming-of-age tale that is both confounding and breathtaking.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241433980

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 223g

Pages: 320

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gabby Rivera Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Gabby Rivera is a Bronx-born queer Latinx babe on a mission to create the wildest, most fun stories ever. She's the first Latina to write for Marvel comics, penning the solo series AMERICA about America Chavez, a portal-punching queer Latina powerhouse. In 2017, Gabby was named one of the top comic creators by the SyFy network, and one of NBC's #Pride30 Innovators.