The Brightest Star
a queer novel-in-verse
by Meg Grehan
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Pub Date 12 Aug 2025 | Archive Date 30 Sep 2025
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Description
From the award-winning author of The Deepest Breath: a warm and reassuring LGBTQIA+ novel in verse about growing up, identity and the comfort of friendship.
Stevie is about to start secondary school. She often feels anxious, but feels much better having her two best friends, Chloe and Andrew, by her side. Their new school is filled with excitement, like the LGBTQIA+ club, but also challenges, such as math class. The biggest challenge of all though comes when Andrew suddenly becomes distant.
Andrew isn't quite sure who he is yet. This didn't matter much before, especially when he was hanging out with Stevie and Chloe. Now it seems to matter very much indeed, but he doesn't know how to begin talking about it with his friends, who seem to be much clearer about who they are.
UK Paperback: 9781915071804
US Hardcover: 9781915071910
Advance Praise
'A warm hug for young readers' THE IRISH TIMES
PRAISE FOR MEG GREHAN:
'A wholesome and affirming story suffused with warmth and populated by a supportive and compassionate cast' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED REVIEW (for The Lonely Book)
'Tackles the diverse topic of gender identity uniquely and magically' YA BOOKS CENTRAL (for The Lonely Book)
' An endearing LGBTQ+ novel perfect for middle graders' KIRKUS (for The Deepest Breath)
Marketing Plan
UK/IE Marketing:
Little Island is an independent children's publisher based in Dublin, Ireland. Contact: marketing@littleisland.ie
US Marketing:
Little Island is represented in the US by Publisher Spotlight for marketing and publicity. Contact: emma@publisherspotlight.com
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781915071910 |
| PRICE | US$16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 168 |
