Tripping Over You

Gr 10 Up–Theater kid Milo has been crushing on Liam for years. Liam is quiet, goes to weekly therapy, and has a father who is very strict about what Liam should and shouldn’t do. Milo is outgoing, out, and would be happy for them to have a relationship for all to see. As they prepare to graduate from their boarding school, Milo finally gets the courage to make his move. What follows is a secret relationship that, as they grow closer, becomes harder to hide. Readers will root for Milo and Liam to make it and overcome every obstacle in their path. A colorful group of secondary characters will have readers just as invested in their relationship ups and downs. Full-color illustrations highlight the romantic tension between the main characters. Milo and Liam’s first sexual encounter is portrayed realistically, handled with care, and shows the logistics of a couple navigating their first time having a safe sexual experience.