Books like Juliet takes a breath by Gabby Rivera
Juliet Milagros Palante, a young Puerto Rican woman living in the Bronx, prepares to move to Portland, Oregon, after coming out to her family. Uncertain about her mother's reaction, she must confront her own feelings and the cultural expectations that surround her. The story follows Juliet as she navigates the challenges of adolescence, identity, and love while discovering what it means to be a Puerto Rican lesbian in a new environment.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Gabby Rivera
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