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But when the two get to talking about Flor's plan to crash a Confederate gala and steal some crucial documents, Grace convinces Flor to let her join the heist. When Flor-also known as the notorious Ghost Hawk-robs the stagecoach that Grace has used to escape her Georgia home, the first thing on her mind is ransom. I'm Queer.In this rollicking queer western adventure, acclaimed cartoonist Melanie Gillman (Stonewall Award Honor Book As the Crow Flies) puts readers in the saddle alongside Flor and Grace, a Latinx outlaw and a trans runaway, as they team up to thwart a Confederate plot in the New Mexico Territory. Quite a ride! Appropriate for ages 13-17.Įnter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.Īrchives Archives Categories Categories Tags adventures African-Americans American history animals art artists bears bedtime biographies birds bullying cats community creativity death diversity dogs emotions fairy tales families fantasy fathers food friendship friendships grandparents grief historical fiction history humor imagination LGBTQ magic mothers music mysteries nature pets poetry rabbits racism romance school science science fiction seasons self esteem siblings toddlers trees Blogroll Author and artist Melanie Gillman works to right those wrongs in their tale of two brave transgender Americans. Her notes at the end of the book offer historical details for what she shows on the page, giving context to her characters. See Melanie Gillmans selection of books & audiobooks on Scribd. She offers such empathy to her queer characters, many who are also secondary characters in the story and also pays homage to people of color in the West too. I want to have the second book immediately so that I can continue to explore the West with these two amazing women. I fell so hard for this thin graphic novel.

Grace has a perfect Georgia accent, so all they need are some great dresses and plenty of courage.

4 THE FIELD GUIDE TO THE NORTH AMERICAN TEENAGER by Ben Philippe RELEASE DATE: Jan. The two of them start talking and realize that Grace may be the key to one of Ghost Hawk’s biggest treasures, stealing some crucial documents from some rich confederates. /rebates/2fStage-Dreams2fbook2f43416034&. STAGE DREAMS by Melanie Gillman illustrated by Melanie Gillman bookshelf Despite some missteps, this will appeal to readers who enjoy a fresh and realistic teen voice. But it turns out that Grace is not wealthy and many don’t understand that she is transgender. On one of her heists, she takes a woman hostage looking for a ransom payout. This is the story of Flor, also known as the Ghost Hawk, a Latinx woman who steals from stagecoaches with the help of her trained hawk. The author of As the Crow Flies returns with a queer western story that tells a different tale from the traditional male-focused guns-blazing westerns. Stage Dreams by Melanie Gillman ( 9781512440003)

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