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. And she definitely doesn't have all the answers. 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. When nineteen-year-old Juliet Palante lands a summer internship with her favorite feminist writer, she packs her bags and leaves the Bronx, the only home she’s ever known, to go to Portland for an experience she’s certain will change her world.

And when Juliet's coming out crashes and burns, she's not sure her mom will ever speak to her again.īut Juliet has a plan-sort of. 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. Juliet Milagros Palante is a self-proclaimed closeted Puerto Rican baby dyke from the Bronx. Juliet Milagros Palante just came out as a lesbian to her Puerto Rican family. A gutsy, queer coming-of-age story perfect for fans of Nina LaCour, Rainbow Rowell, and Elizabeth Acevedo. Juliet Takes a Breath Gabby Rivera (352) Kindle Edition 10.99 Customers who viewed this item also viewed From School Library Journal Gr 11 Up-A stunning graphic novel adaptation of Rivera's Juliet Takes a Breath.

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