Watch the launch day video here (or scroll down to view it)
It’s Launch day for my very first traditionally published YA novel (a full 20 years since I started this writing for kids and teens journey in earnest), and A DIFFERENT KIND OF BRAVE is very much a book that would have changed my life if I’d read it when I was a teenager.
To read an action adventure story that pays homage to and critiques the spy movies I love so much, that stars two gay teens who fall in love and have to save the world (or part of it) — that’s so empowering, and I’m super-excited for it to finally reach readers starting today!
To celebrate I’ve teamed up with the amazing nonprofit Brave Trails on two cool things:
1) If you buy a copy of A DIFFERENT KIND OF BRAVE directly from the publisher (CR code above or this link bit.ly/BRAVEdonate) and use the code Trails20 you’ll get 20% off and the lovely people at Chicago Review Press will share some of the revenue with Brave Trails!
2) You can donate a copy (or multiple copies) of the novel (again, make sure to use the code Trails20 so you’ll get 20% off and Brave Trails will get some of the revenue), and Brave Trails will distribute the donated copies to LGBTQIA2+ teens who participate in their programs. Here’s how to do that:
Use the CR code above or this link bit.ly/BRAVEdonate and when you place the donation order ship the book(s) to this address:
First Name: Brave Trails Donation
Last Name: c/o IBPA
1020 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Suite 204
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: (310)-546-1818
Standard shipping is fine
This offer is available through April 30, 2024, and if it works for you, I hope you’ll consider empowering some Queer teens in this way. I’ll be donating five copies myself because it really is the perfect way to celebrate!
Shout-out to all the great folks at Brave Trails, Chicago Review Press, and the Independent Book Publishers Association for their help bringing this all together!
And here’s the launch day video — many thanks to my husband Mark for his amazing work with producing, cinematography, coaching me through the acting, and being so supportive and awesome!
The light in me recognizes and acknowledges the light in you,
Lee
PS – you can learn more about Brave Trails and all their programs to empower Queer youth here.
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