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Rebecca Podos is an American author known for her young adult novels that explore identity, relationships, and LGBTQ+ themes. She has received critical acclaim for her nuanced storytelling and authentic representation of diverse characters.
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Like Water
A coming-of-age novel set in a small New Mexico town, following Savannah, a young woman navigating her identity, family expectations, and a new romance with Leigh, a genderqueer teen. The story explores themes of self-discovery, love, and the fluidity of identity, blending lyrical prose with heartfelt realism.
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Savannah’s Boundaries: A Town, a Family, and a Dream Deferred
Savannah’s world is circumscribed by the arid beauty of her New Mexico town—a place that hums with community yet stifles with familiarity. Her family’s Mexican restaurant anchors her life, and the daily routines there are tangled with duty. Her father’s progressive illness has deepened that sense of...
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Leigh’s Arrival: Identity in Motion
When Leigh enters Savannah’s life, everything begins to shift. Leigh is genderqueer, a term that defies categorization in a place defined by labels. Their confidence, humor, and tenderness disrupt Savannah’s quiet acceptance of her world. To Savannah, Leigh is both mystery and mirror—someone who has...
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About Rebecca Podos
Rebecca Podos is an American author known for her young adult novels that explore identity, relationships, and LGBTQ+ themes. She has received critical acclaim for her nuanced storytelling and authentic representation of diverse characters.
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Rebecca Podos is an American author known for her young adult novels that explore identity, relationships, and LGBTQ+ themes. She has received critical acclaim for her nuanced storytelling and authentic representation of diverse characters.
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