An event with debut author Rainie Oet with her book Glitch Girl–a poignant and lyrical novel in verse that places transness and neurodiversity front and center. The event will feature a reading, conversation with Mars Marson, audience Q&A, and author signing.

Glitch Girl is a middle grade novel in verse about a young trans girl who uses a computer game to process an ADHD diagnosis, isolation, and her relationship to gender. J—’s life is consumed by the roller coaster video game Coaster Boss, and by the power she exerts over the pixelated theme park attendees. Her life outside the game, however, is less controllable. Glitch Girl! follows J— from fifth to seventh grade, from the beginning to the end of her obsession with Coaster Boss, and to the start of a new friendship.

Rainie Oet is a trans woman who writes fiction and poetry for adults and young readers. She is the author of the picture books Robin’s Worlds and Monster Seek (Astra). She received her MFA at Syracuse University, where she was awarded the Shirley Jackson Prize in Fiction. Glitch Girl! is her debut novel.

Content Warning: This event may include discussion of child abuse and transphobia.