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“Strong stories for more mature romantics.”

—School Library Journal

“Dominic and Sunil’s relationship is gentle and charming, and they are easy to root for. The novel also contains a much-needed depiction of teens who both know that they are queer and are still figuring some things out.”

—Kirkus Reviews

Summer with Sunil

Written by Alison Lister
Published by Lorimer Children & Teens

Sometimes love can be found in the most surprising places . . .

Dominic, a trans teen, is stuck on vacation in sleepy coastal Nova Scotia with their parents, all summer, with no other company. Sunil is all alone in a rented beach house while their dad is off hanging out with his new girlfriend. A chance encounter with Sunil on the beach catches Dominic by surprise, and all of a sudden, their summer doesn’t look so bleak.

What follows is a vivid, romantic story full of self-exploration and the gauzy haze of summer love.

Lister’s dynamic, realistic characters and the authenticity of their connection are set against the vivid backdrop of Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coast.

Primary ISBN: 9781459419292
Publication Date: January 2025
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Young Adult, Age 14 or older

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Setting: Canada (Liverpool, Nova Scotia)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

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