If you love heartfelt coming-of-age stories that explore identity, friendship, and the messy middle school years, this one’s for you. 💫 This one-on-one spotlights OLIVIA GRAY WILL NOT FADE AWAY by Ciera Burch — a powerful novel about queer identity, self-acceptance, and what happens when you start to disappear while trying to understand who you are. 🌈 In our interview, we talk middle school, teenage growing pains, and how society and friendships shape the way we see ourselves. We also dive into Olivia’s journey with asexuality, why stories like this matter right now, and what Ciera would tell her middle-grade self. 📚 Click the link in our bio to read the full conversation. 🔗 Featured here: • Ciera Burch (cierasburch), author of OLIVIA GRAY WILL NOT FADE AWAY | Margaret K. McElderry Books (simonkids) . . . . #middlegrade #yabooks #lgbtqreads #bookrecommendations #diversereads