Gabby Rivera
Gabby Rivera is a TED speaker who has written 1 quality-verified book, paired here with their talk.
Gabby Rivera is the author of AMERICA, the debut solo series for America Chavez, Marvel's first queer Latina superhero. Rivera's critically acclaimed debut novel Juliet Takes a Breath was called "f*cking outstanding" by Roxane Gay and will be published in hardcover for the first time in fall 2019. Rivera has also written in the Lumberjanes universe for Boom! Studios. Her latest short story, "O.1," can be found in Victor LaValle's upcoming anthology A People's Future of the United States. She is currently working on her next novel. When not writing, Rivera speaks at events across the country on her experiences as a queer Puerto Rican from the Bronx, an LGBTQ youth advocate and on the importance of centering joy in narratives as Latinx people and people of color.
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What books has Gabby Rivera written?
Gabby Rivera has written 1 book in the Books Worth Reading catalogue: "Juliet takes a breath". It is quality-verified and paired with their TED talk.
What does Gabby Rivera write about?
Gabby Rivera's books on Books Worth Reading cover Science & Technology.
What is Gabby Rivera known for?
Gabby Rivera's literary work centers on the authentic representation of marginalized identities, particularly through the lens of queer Latinx characters navigating self-discovery and belonging in a world that rarely reflects their experiences back to them. Her breakthrough novel Juliet Takes a Brea...
What is Gabby Rivera's TED talk?
Gabby Rivera's TED talk is "The story of Marvel's first queer Latina superhero" (2018). It is paired with their book on Books Worth Reading.