KIRKUS Reviews listed Stage Dreams at the top of its 30 most-anticipated fall YA Books list!
Stage Dreams by The Center for Cartoon Studies graduate Melanie Gillman ′12 released on September 3rd through Lerner Books. In this rollicking queer western adventure, Flor and Grace, a Latinx outlaw and a trans runaway, team up to thwart a Confederate plot in the New Mexico Territory. When Flor robs the stagecoach that Grace has used to escape her Georgia home, the first thing on her mind is ransom. But when the two get to talking about Flor’s plan to crash a Confederate gala and steal some crucial documents, Grace convinces Flor to let her join the heist
Praise for Stage Dreams:
- “an engrossing escapade with a heart-stealing queer romance.” –Kirkus Review
- “This was everything I wanted to be. It was beautifully illustrated, completely affirming for every queer character in it and full of rebellion.” –Ceillie Simkiss
- “Gillman’s signature colored pencil artwork is perfect for the setting, rich in dusty desert hues and bright pops of color on clothing and blushing cheeks.” –Susan Krohn on Love in Panels
- ” a rare and page-turning depiction of LGBTQ characters in historical fiction, which offers a new perspective on the Old West.” –Margaret at Nerds and Beyond
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