Juliet Takes a Breath

A NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATION OF THE BESTSELLING BOOK!

Juliet Milagros Palante is leaving the Bronx and headed to Portland, Oregon. She just came out to her family and isn't sure if her mom will ever speak to her again. But don't worry, Juliet has something kinda resembling a plan that'll help her figure out what it means to be Puerto Rican, lesbian and out. See, she's going to intern with Harlowe Brisbane - her favorite feminist author, someone whose last work on feminism, self-love and lots of other things will help Juliet find her ever elusive epiphany. There's just one problem--Harlowe's white, not from the Bronx and doesn't have the answers. Okay, maybe that's more than one problem but Juliet never said it was a perfect plan...

Critically-acclaimed writer Gabby Rivera adapts her bestselling novel alongside artist Celia Moscote in an unforgettable queer coming-of-age story exploring race, identity and what it means to be true to your amazing self. Even when the rest of the world doesn't understand.

Author: Gabby Rivera
Publisher: Boom!box
Published: 12/01/2020
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781684156115
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 11
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 513577 / Juliet Takes a Breath


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 11/16/2020
Library Journal 12/01/2020 pg. 78
School Library Journal 02/01/2021 pg. 82

About the Author
Gabby Rivera is a Bronx-born, queer Puerto Rican 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. Her debut novel, JULIET TAKES A BREATH is being re-published in September 2019 by Penguin Random House. Gabby now makes magic on both coasts, currently residing in California. She writes for all the sweet baby queers, and her mom.