Too Bright to See

For Black Girls Like Me

Into the Light

Elsewhere

The Future of Us

Blood Family

Sever: The Chemical Garden Trilogy

They Both Die at the End

A modern love story, told in verse, about two teenaged trans boys who name themselves after two Revolutionary War soldiers. A lyrical, aching young adult romance perfect for fans of The Poet X, Darius the Great is Not Okay , and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Universe .

For as long as they can remember, Aaron and Oliver have only ever had each other. In a small town with few queer teenagers, let alone young trans men, they’ve shared milestones like coming out as trans, buying the right binders―and falling for each other.

But just as their relationship has started to blossom, Aaron moves away. Feeling adrift, separated from the one person who understands them, they seek solace in digging deep into the annals of America’s past. When they discover the story of two Revolutionary War soldiers who they believe to have been trans man in love, they’re inspired to pay tribute to these soldiers by adopting their names―Aaron and Oliver. As they learn, they delve further into unwritten queer stories, and they discover the transformative power of reclaiming one’s place in history.

Further reading on trans history is included in backmatter.

Discover Your Child's Next Read

Too Bright to See

Kyle Lukoff, 2021

For Black Girls Like Me

Mariama J. Lockington, 2019

Into the Light

Charity Nichole Brandsma, Charity Brandsma, 2021

Elsewhere

Gabrielle Zevin, 2005

The Future of Us

Carolyn Mackler, Jay Asher, 2011

Blood Family

Anne Fine, 2013

Sever: The Chemical Garden Trilogy

Lauren Destefano, 2013

They Both Die at the End

Adam Silvera, 2017