Rainbow Rainbow

A collection of stories that celebrate the humor, darkness, and depth of emotion of the queer and trans experience, featuring liminal or uncertain identities, queer conception, and queer joy. The characters struggle to find love and forgiveness, despite their mistakes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2022
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

In this captivating debut collection of award-winning stories, queer, gender-nonconforming, and trans characters navigate the complexities of love, forgiveness, and identity, often facing challenges that are not typically represented in mainstream media. From the humorous tale of a young lesbian attempting to conceive a baby with her lover using an unprofessional sperm donor and a vibrant rainbow-colored cocktail to the poignant exploration of gender identity by a fifth-grader dressing as an ox for a class Oregon Trail reenactment, the stories in Rainbow Rainbow offer a diverse and nuanced portrayal of the queer and trans experience.

Furthermore, the collection delves into the experiences of nonbinary individuals on the eve of top surgery, as they navigate the complexities of relationships and self-discovery amidst the backdrop of the COVID-19 crisis. Author Lydia Conklin skillfully weaves together a tapestry of characters, showcasing their dark and lovable sides, eliciting a range of emotions from laughter to wince, sometimes simultaneously.

Through these captivating stories, Rainbow Rainbow offers a powerful testament to the resilience and diversity of the queer and trans community, challenging societal norms and promoting inclusivity and understanding. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities and joys of the LGBTQ+ experience.

Weight: 382g
Dimension: 145 x 224 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398508552