Little & Lion

Brandy Colbert's Stonewall Book Award-winning novel, Little & Lion, offers a deeply insightful and compassionate look into the life of sixteen-year-old Suzette. Returning from boarding school, Suzette finds herself grappling with her stepbrother Lionel's recent bipolar disorder diagnosis and the complexities of her own bisexuality. The narrative skillfully intertwines Suzette's journey of self-discovery with her efforts to support Lionel, even as she develops feelings for the same girl he is in love with. This book sensitively explores themes of mental health, identity, family responsibility, and the nuances of first love, making it a powerful read for young adults aged 12-18.

A Stonewall Book Award Winner! "Little and Lion is beautifully insightful, honest, and compassionate. Brandy's ability to find larger meaning in small moments is nothing short of dazzling."-Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything A stunning novel on love, identity, loss, and redemption. When Suzette comes home to Los Angeles from her boarding school in New England, she's isn't sure if she'll ever want to go back. L.A. is where her friends and family are (as well as her crush, Emil). And her stepbrother, Lionel, who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, needs her emotional support. But as she settles into her old life, Suzette finds herself falling for someone new...the same girl her brother is in love with. When Lionel's disorder spirals out of control, Suzette is forced to confront her past mistakes and find a way to help her brother before he hurts himself--or worse.