A MILLION QUIET REVOLUTIONS by Robin Gow is the story of two queer teenagers who depend on each other to navigate a world that doesn't understand them.
They have been friends for as long as they can remember. They have shared sleepovers, holidays, and conversations about feeling different. Both were born female, but they begin to confide in each other that they identify as male. While studying in the Revolutionary War in history class, they begin to wonder if the females who disguised themselves as males to be able to fight in the war were actually transgender youth before there was a name for how they felt.
After choosing the names Oliver and Aaron, they begin to imagine themselves as Revolutionary soldiers. Oliver even begins to participate in reenactments in attempt to get closer to his father. Aaron's parents, on the other hand, don't accept him when he tries to explain he is transgender, and due to another issue with his older brother, his family moves to New York City.
Through letters and text messages the two try to stay in touch and continue the relationship that had been developing. The complications of long-distance friendship and adults who don't understand make life difficult for Oliver and Aaron. Their struggle is clearly defined in Gow's direct verse. Readers will see the courage, love, and dedication Oliver and Aaron display.
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