Under the Rainbow

In the town of Big Burr, Kansas, a group of queer activists moves in, causing tensions to reach boiling point and every resident to reconsider the true meaning of community.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2021
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

In the small town of Big Burr, Kansas, life is anything but ordinary. With a population of just 10,000, the town has earned a reputation as "the most homophobic town in America." But that all changes when a group of queer activists decides to move in and shake things up.

Linda, the town's mayor, welcomes the newcomers with open arms. She knows that the less they know about the death of her son, the better. Avery, a recent transplant from Los Angeles, is furious at being uprooted from her life and dreads the thought of her classmates discovering that her mom is the head of the queer task force. And Gabe, a lifelong resident of Big Burr, is no longer sure about the life he's built with his wife.

As the new residents settle into their new homes, they begin to form friendships with the town's residents, both old and new. But elsewhere, tensions reach boiling point. A local business owner, who has long opposed the presence of the queer community, takes matters into his own hands, leading to a violent confrontation.

This incident forces the residents of Big Burr to reconsider the true meaning of community. They realize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to building a strong and resilient community. They also learn that sometimes, the most unexpected people can be the most influential in shaping the course of history.

In the end, Big Burr emerges as a model of how communities can come together to embrace diversity and promote inclusivity. The town's residents learn that by working together, they can create a better future for themselves and for generations to come.

Weight: 210g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008481025