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: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

In this captivating debut collection of award-winning stories, queer, gender-nonconforming, and trans characters navigate the complexities of love and forgiveness, often facing humorous and tragic challenges. One tale revolves around a young lesbian's attempt to conceive a child with her partner through an unprofessional sperm donor and a vibrant, rainbow-colored cocktail. Another showcases a fifth-grader's exploration of gender identity by dressing as an ox instead of a matriarch during a class Oregon Trail reenactment. Meanwhile, on the eve of top surgery, a nonbinary individual embarks on a risky experiment with an open relationship amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Author Lydia Conklin skillfully delves into the depths of their characters, taking readers to a meeting of a queer feminist book club and a convention for trans teenagers, unveiling both their dark and endearing qualities.

Through these captivating narratives, Rainbow Rainbow offers a poignant exploration of the queer and trans experience, highlighting the complexities of liminal or uncertain identities, queer conception, and queer joy. The stories will evoke a range of emotions, from laughter to wince, as they delve into the lives of these remarkable characters. This collection is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand and appreciate the diverse tapestry of the LGBTQ+ community.

Weight: 184g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398508576