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.

Juliet Takes a Breath

Teen & Young Adult

Rivera, Gabby

Literature & Fiction

Penguin

Una historia audaz sobre la transición a la edad adulta de una chica queer que busca su lugar en el mundo. &nbsp; &nbsp; Juliet Milagros Palante es una adolescente lesbiana puertorriqueña, nacida en el Bronx. &nbsp; &nbsp; Aún está "en el clóset", aunque no tanto como ella cree. Una noche antes de viajar a Portland, Oregón, donde ha logrado conseguir un trabajo de verano con su escritora feminista favorita, Juliet le confiesa la verdad a su familia. Pero cuando su anuncio oficial no sale como esperaba, está convencida de que su madre no le volverá a hablar. &nbsp; Pero, Juliet tiene un plan. Bueno, más o menos. Su trabajo con la legendaria autora Harlowe Brisbane, la autoridad suprema en el feminismo, en la anatomía de las mujeres, y en temas "gay", seguramente le ayudarán a descifrar cómo funciona esto de ser lesbiana y puertorriqueña. Excepto que Harlowe es blanca. Y no viene del Bronx. Y definitivamente no tiene todas las respuestas... &nbsp; En un verano rebosante de fiestas queer, rematado por una aventurilla romántica con una bibliotecaria motociclista y mezclado con intensas exploraciones de raza e identidad, Juliet aprende lo que significa salir del clóset y encajar en el mundo, en su familia y dentro de sí misma. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION A People magazine Best Book of Fall 2019An 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.&nbsp; 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 . . .&nbsp; 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.

Juliet respira profundo / Juliet Takes a Breath (Spanish Edition)

Vintage Espanol

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.

Dial Books

Product Description 
A People magazine Best Book of Fall 2019An Amazon Best Young Adult Book of 2019"F***ing outstanding."--Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author\nJuliet 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.\nBut 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 . . .\nIn 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. 
 Review 
A Huffington Post “10 Books About Love and Life for LGBTQ Teens” selection\n“Dazzling, funny as hell, poignant, all the things.”—Roxane Gay, 
New York Times bestselling author of 
Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body\n" 
Juliet Takes a Breath is absolutely breathtaking. This is the homegirl I've always wanted to see in literature, made flesh by Rivera's pen."—Elizabeth Acevedo, National Book Award winner and 
New York Times bestselling author of 
The Poet X\n"Raw. Powerful. Honest. 
Juliet Takes a Breath is a luminous journey of self-discovery. Through Juliet's awakening, Rivera gently challenges us to step out of the shadows and into the light, and reminds us that successful rebellion begins with loving yourself in all your infinite variety."—Samira Ahmed, 
New York Times best­selling author of 
Love, Hate & Other Filters and 
Internment\n“Rivera captures both the disappointments and the possibilities that come with realizing that your life’s solution cannot be figured out by someone else.”— 
The New York Times Book Review\n* “Reflects early adult life . . . in all its messy, confusing splendor.”— 
Publishers Weekly, 
starred review\n“A whirlwind coming-of-age story that leaves one breathless.”— 
Kirkus Reviews"This humorous and heartbreaking summer coming-of-age tale is reminiscent of Isabel Quintero's 2015 Morris Award winner 
Gabi, a Girl in Pieces. . . . A powerful novel."— 
School Library Journal\n"The kind of book that gets the bitter­sweet pain and longing of growing up exactly right."—Lambda Literary\n"Gabby Rivera's genius lies in her ability to make you weep and laugh in the same paragraph. 
Juliet Takes a Breath is powerful AF."—Zoraida Cordova, author of 
Labyrinth Lost and 
Bruja Born 
 "Vivid, loving, sexy, true, and exuberantly alive. Gabby Rivera is the voice that YA has long needed and 
Juliet Takes a Breath is a breathtaking novel that speaks to every young woman in search of her authentic self."—Malinda Lo, author of the William C. Morris Award finalist 
Ash\n"This book is a fist-pumping intersectional feminist power anthem. Gabby Rivera's voice is a force—moving, alive, and bursting with feelings. Reading this book took me through a gamut of emotions—at times I cried with joy, at others I was forced to confront my own unconscious biases. 
Juliet Takes a Breath is a startling story full of powerful ideas about sexual, racial, and political identity. It will stay with you."—Britta Lundin, author of 
Ship It 
 " 
Juliet Takes a Breath is the coming-of-­age novel I desperately needed as a queer Latinx teen. Juliet's heart and soul leaps off the page as she takes readers through her journey from the Bronx to Portland. Her story of self-discovery is timely, vibrant, and illuminating, and I know it's going to inspire queer teens to be their authentic selves."—Mark Os

At last! Everyone's favorite no-nonsense powerhouse, America Chavez, gets her own series! Critically acclaimed young-adult novelist Gabby Rivera and all-star artist Joe Quinones unite to shine a solo spotlight on America's high-octane and hard-hitting adventures! She was a Young Avenger. She leads the Ultimates. And now she officially claims her place as the preeminent butt-kicker of the entire Marvel Universe! But what's a super-powered teenager to do when she's looking for a little personal fulfi llment? She goes to college! America just has to stop an interdimensional monster or two first and shut down a pesky alien cult that's begun worshipping her exploits before work can begin. Then she can get on with her first assignment: a field trip to the front lines of World War II - with Captain America as her wingman! COLLECTING: AMERICA 1-6

America 1: The Life and Times of America Chavez

Comics & Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels

Marvel Enterprises

America Chavez faces her biggest threat yet: Exterminatrix! As the Midas Corporation invades every corner of America's new life, she'll have to learn some new tricks to take them down-with help from family she didn't even know she had! Plus: America's never-before-told origin story, featuring art from an all-star cast including LOVE &amp; ROCKETS co-creator Jaime Hernandez! COLLECTING: AMERICA 7-12

AMERICA VOL. 2: FAST AND FUERTONA

Marvel Universe

In all the Marvel-Verse, there’s no one quite like America Chavez — and she should know, as she can smash her way between realities! Now, join the dimension-hopping sensation in some of her wildest adventures! Sparks fly as America meets the teenage Loki…and their soon-to-be allies in the Young Avengers! Then, the inspirational powerhouse goes to college! Her first assignment? A field trip…to the front lines of World War II…with Captain America as her wingman! And, when she finally finds the family she has been searching for, a new life awaits — but Exterminatrix and the Midas Corporation have set their sights on America. Her newly discovered home teeters on the brink of implosion. And the biggest danger…may be America herself!\nCOLLECTING: Young Avengers (2013) 3; America (2017) 1-2, 11-12; material from Marvel Now! Point One (2012) 1

MARVEL-VERSE: AMERICA CHAVEZ

Children's Books

Gillen, Kieron

Outreach/New Reader

Meet Juliet Milagros Palante. A self-proclaimed closeted Puerto Rican baby dyke from the Bronx. Only, she's not so closeted anymore after coming out to her family the evening before she flies to Portland, Oregon (of all places), to intern with her favorite feminist writer-an experience that Juliet is certain will change her world. However, coming out doesn't go so well, and, when she leaves home, Juliet's not so sure if her mother will ever speak to her again. As she embarks on a summer full of explorations of race and identity, queer brown dance parties, and a motorcycle-riding librarian, Juliet will ultimately learn that feminism is whatever she decides it is, and only she can create the life she wants. As praised by Roxane Gay, Juliet Takes a Breath is "quite dazzling, funny as hell, poignant, [and] F***ing outstanding." You'll fall in love with this coming-of-age story about a young woman's journey to find herself-to define herself-as she comes out to her family, herself, and the world.

Juliet Takes A Breath

Freeform

Bingo Love Volume 1: Jackpot Edition

2019, Texas Library Association's Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Amazon Book Review's Best Comics &amp; Graphic Novels of 2018 NPR's Best Books of 2018 Newsweek's Best Comic Books of 2018 The Advocate's Best LGBTQ Graphic Novels of 2018 Book Riot's Best Comics of 2018 Autostraddle's 50 of the Best LGBT Books of 2018 When Hazel Johnson and Mari McCray met at church bingo in 1963, it was love at first sight. Forced apart by their families and society, Hazel and Mari both married young men and had families. Decades later, now in their mid-'60s, Hazel and Mari reunite again at a church bingo hall. Realizing their love for each other is still alive, what these grandmothers do next takes absolute strength and courage. This Jackpot Edition contains over SIXTY PAGES of bonus material, including the talents of MARGUERITE BENNETT (Batwoman) and newcomer BEVERLY JOHNSON, SHAWN PRYOR (Cash and Carrie) and PAULINA GANUCHEAU (Zodiac Starforce), award-winning historical romance author ALYSSA COLE's comics writing debut with SHAE BEAGLE (MOONSTRUCK), GAIL SIMONE (CROSSWIND) and MARGAUX SALTEL (Superfreaks), and AMANDA DEIBERT (Wonder Woman '77) and CAT STAGGS (CROSSWIND), with illustrations from MEGAN HUTCHINSON (ROCKSTARS) and ARIELA KRISTANTINA (InSeXts). Plus a sneak peek of BINGO LOVE, VOL. 2: DEAR DIARY, with an afterword from GABBY RIVERA (America).

Simone, Gail

Bennett, Marguerite

Pryor, Shawn

Franklin, Tee

Cole, Alyssa

IMAGE COMICS +

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Juliet Takes a Breath

Juliet respira profundo / Juliet Takes a Breath (Spanish Edition)

Juliet Takes a Breath

Juliet Takes a Breath

America 1: The Life and Times of America Chavez

AMERICA VOL. 2: FAST AND FUERTONA

MARVEL-VERSE: AMERICA CHAVEZ

Juliet Takes A Breath

Bingo Love Volume 1: Jackpot Edition

Bingo Love Volume 1: Jackpot Edition