We Contain Multitudes

We Contain Multitudes is a poignant young adult novel told entirely through letters between two teenage boys, Jonathan Hopkirk and Adam 'Kurl' Kurlansky. What begins as a school assignment evolves into a tender first love story. The book sensitively explores the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth, including homophobia and bullying, while also delving into complex family dynamics and devastating secrets. It's an emotional journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the power of connection, perfect for mature teens navigating identity and relationships.

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe meets I'll Give You the Sun in an exhilarating and emotional novel about the growing relationship between two teenage boys, told through the letters they write to one another. Jonathan Hopkirk and Adam "Kurl" Kurlansky are partnered in English class, writing letters to one another in a weekly pen pal assignment. With each letter, the two begin to develop a friendship that eventually grows into love. But with homophobia, bullying, and devastating family secrets, Jonathan and Kurl struggle to overcome their conflicts and hold onto their relationship...and each other. This rare and special novel celebrates love and life with engaging characters and stunning language, making it perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson, Nina LaCour, and David Levithan.