Friday I'm in Love
Designed by casey moses, illustrated by Erick Dávila
It's too late for a Sweet Sixteen, but what if Mahalia had a coming-out party? A love letter to romantic comedies, sweet sixteen blowouts, Black joy, and queer pride.
Mahalia Harris wants.
She wants a big Sweet Sixteen like her best friend, Naomi.
She wants the super-cute new girl Siobhan to like her back.
She wants a break from worrying—about money, snide remarks from white classmates, pitying looks from church ladies . . . all of it.
Then inspiration strikes: It’s too late for a Sweet Sixteen, but what if she had a coming-out party? A singing, dancing, rainbow-cake-eating celebration of queerness on her own terms.
The idea lights a fire beneath her, and soon Mahalia is scrimping and saving, taking on extra hours at her afterschool job, trying on dresses, and awkwardly flirting with Siobhan, all in preparation for the coming out of her dreams. But it’s not long before she’s buried in a mountain of bills, unfinished schoolwork, and enough drama to make her English lit teacher blush. With all the responsibility on her shoulders, will Mahalia’s party be over before it’s even begun?
A novel about finding yourself, falling in love, and celebrating what makes you you.
PRAISE
“Both piercingly observant and joyful, this uplifting read stands out.” - Publisher’s Weekly, starred review
“‘Friday I'm in Love" is an absolutely joyous YA coming-of-age novel from Camryn Garrett.” - Popsugar
“If that bright and gorgeous cover makes you want to kick your feet with glee, just wait until you read what's beneath it: an ode to first love, being seen, and finding your joy.” - Buzzfeed
“If you love romcoms, hardworking characters, and queer love, you’re in for a win here.” - BookRiot
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Bookstores Where I’m Doing Events
Loyalty Bookstore (DC area)
Books are Magic (New York)
New York Based Indies
Queer Owned Indies
A Seat at the Table Books (California)
East End Books (Massachusetts)
Left Bank Books (Missouri)
A Room of One’s Own Books (Wisconsin)
The Ripped Bodice (California)
Black Owned Indies
Cafe Con Libros (New York)
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Brain Lair Books (Indiana)
Feminist Indies
Charis Books (Georgia)
Women and Children First (Illinois)
Book Woman (Texas)
You will be able to find FRIDAY in the following territories:
US / Knopf Books for Young Readers
UK / Penguin Random House UK
Germany / Arena Verlag
