"
Romeo is about to kiss for the first time. And everything would be perfect, if it weren't for a classmate looking to stir up trouble and a Mayor... Sensual and powerful, Romeo's First Kiss is the first young adult novel by award-winning screenwriter Felipe Cabral.
Rio de Janeiro, 2019: Romeo is about to have his first kiss! Amidst stacks and stacks of books in the school library, the world, for him, has begun to shift into a different gear. He's almost there... until he's not. His almost-first kiss slips away before it even becomes reality when he's suddenly, forcibly, ripped out of the closet and into the entire school.
Now, everything seems to be happening too fast. But to mitigate the obstacles of the outside world, Romeu has a true support network by his side in the form of a relentless troupe, starting with his inseparable companion, the hilarious Julinha, his best friend, and, of course, his doting parents, Tim and Samuca.
It was then, still trying to understand what happened at school, that another unpleasant surprise came: his father's book, scheduled for launch the following day at the popular Book Biennial, had just been censored by none other than the city's Mayor.
Breathe, Romeo!
Amidst uncertainty, discoveries, a smirk, and an undeniable call to arms, this weekend is far from peaceful. And it's all just beginning.
"Light and profound at the same time, as humorous as he is serious, Felipe scores a great goal and rubs in everyone's face what should already be more obvious than water: love is to be celebrated. Always." - Thalita Rebouças
"With his debut in young adult literature, Felipe Cabral brings all his sensitivity to the page! Fun, political, and current, Romeo's First Kiss is a courageous act of resistance and, above all, a celebration of LGBTQIA+ affections and existence." - Juan Jullian
“If all boys had the chance to read the story of Romeo when they were still teenagers, thousands of closets would be empty.” - Stefano Volp, author of Black Men ( Don't ) Cry
“In this brilliant debut, Felipe uses his multifaceted storytelling to create a book that embraces, wipes away tears, and proudly presents itself to the world.” - Vinícius Grossos, author of Feitos de sol
"
