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A Million Quiet Revolutions
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Ideal for young adult readers interested in contemporary LGBTQ+ stories, especially those who appreciate verse novels and historical connections within queer narratives.
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See moreA modern love story told in verse, this contemporary YA novel is about two trans boys who write each other letters, inspired by trans soldiers who were in love during the Revolutionary War-perfect for fans of The Poet X, Darius the Great is Not Okay, and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.
A contemporary YA romance in verse about two trans boys who, when one of them moves away, are inspired to keep their relationship alive through letters from a story about trans soldiers in the Revolutionary War.
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A modern love story, told in verse, about two teenaged trans boys who name themselves after two Revolutionary War soldiers. A lyrical, aching young adult romance perfect for fans of The Poet X, Darius the Great is Not Okay, and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Universe.
For as long as they can remember, Aaron and Oliver have only ever had each other. In a small town with few queer teenagers, let alone young trans men, they've shared milestones like coming out as trans, buying the right binders—and falling for each other.
But just as their relationship has started to blossom, Aaron moves away. Feeling adrift, separated from the one person who understands them, they seek solace in digging deep into the annals of America's past. When they discover the story of two Revolutionary War soldiers who they believe to have been trans men in love, they're inspired to pay tribute to these soldiers by adopting their names—Aaron and Oliver. As they learn, they delve further into unwritten queer stories, and they discover the transformative power of reclaiming one's place in history.
Further reading on trans history is included in backmatter.
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Critics praise Robin Gow's debut as a heartfelt, lyrical exploration of identity and love. Dashka Slater calls it "truthful, romantic, and compulsively readable," while Eliot Schrefer highlights how the book connects queer readers to a lineage of historical queer figures. Donna Freitas notes its "achingly beautiful verse" telling the story of trans teens navigating identity, family, and first love. Nicole Melleby describes it as a "stunning, lyrical love story" about self-discovery and representation in history.
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ISBN: 9781250793119
Publisher: Palgrave USA
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 June 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Square Fish
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 137.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Robin Gow is a trans and queer poet, editor, and educator from rural Pennsylvania. Their books include A Million Quiet Revolutions and Blue Blood. They are the supportive services coordinator at Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and founder of Trans-cendent Connections, an organization that provides trans education resources to support trans youth. Gow also founded the New York City trans and queer reading series Gender Reveal Party. They live in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with their partner, best friend, and pugs, Gertrude and Eddie
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