Can't Take That Away

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Product Details
Price
$17.99  $16.73
Publisher
Bloomsbury YA
Publish Date
Pages
384
Dimensions
5.8 X 8.4 X 1.4 inches | 1.05 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781547605309

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About the Author
Steven Salvatore is a gay chaos agent whose obsessions include Star Wars, Mariah Carey, his loud Italian family, boating in the Adirondacks, exploring Italy, and having and then dissecting his existential crises (not in that order). For twelve years, he was a studied, accomplished writing professor having held many positions within higher education spheres; he now works as an academic advisor at Manhattanville University. He has an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School and he's a book coach and founder of Queerative Writers, a full-service creative hub for LGBTQ+ aspiring writers. A lifelong New Yorker, he now lives in New Jersey with his amazing fiancé Chris. He is the author of AND THEY LIVED..., CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY, and NO PERFECT PLACES. stevensalvatore.com X: @StevenSSWrites Instagram: @StevenSalvatoreBooks
Reviews

"Can't Take That Away is a charming, inspiring story about being true to who you are, regardless of what others see. A perfect balance of queer joy and resistance, this power ballad of a story will leave you changed . . . for good." - Phil Stamper, bestselling author of THE GRAVITY OF US

"Can't Take That Away is an honest, joyful, sparkling story of love, friendship, and the unique pride that comes with being yourself in the face of adversity. Carey deserves a standing ovation!" - Jessica Verdi, author of FOLLOW YOUR ARROW and AND SHE WAS

"This charming, joyful story--about self-love, fighting for what's right, and the love to be found in chosen family--will make you want to put on a pair of red heels and blast Mariah Carey." - Booklist, starred review

"A defiant love letter to queer youth; honest, brutal, and more important than ever." - Kirkus Reviews

"This page turner is a perfect pick for music lovers, budding activists, and kids questioning their own gender identities." - BCCB

"A fresh voice + a genderqueer teen + one Wicked musical + fighting against the establishment + first love = A page-turning YA debut. Recommended for all YA collections." - School Library Journal

"Filled with big emotions. . . as empowering as it is entertaining, Salvatore's debut novel hits all the right notes." - BookPage

"Carey's journey is refreshingly optimistic. . . . Salvatore tackles hard topics such as anti-LGBTQ bullying, suicidal ideation, and grief, but also emphasizes the joy found in community and living one's truth." - Publishers Weekly