Julian is a MermaidWinner of a 2019 Stonewall Book Award In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julin notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julin gets home, daydreaming of the magic hes seen, all he

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forcing him to weigh his vulnerabilities against his loneliness

All his life

Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 27

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062820265

the lingering presence of pain

Wondering how to come out to your family and friends

and what is more frightening―their true selves

and their joy fills the train car

to the chaos which is Black which is creative which is female which is dark which is rejected which is messy which is

As the world continues to shift in unpredictable ways

Caroline must find the strength to confront her feelings for Kalinda