Reading the Rainbow

9. The Taking of Jake Livingston


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The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass is a story of Jake, who

can see ghosts and Sawyer, the ghost of a school shooter. Dani, Sora, Annika take on this heavy YA horror novel. Representation helps us to not feel alone and for queer kids of color, this novel gives a voice to a
population underrepresented in stories.

CW: School shooting, sexual assault, and racism 

If you're interested in reading The Taking of Jake Livingston after listening to this episode, consider borrowing it from your local library or purchasing it from an independent bookstore!

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