Standalone

Ode to My First Car 

"Gow (who is bisexual, queer, and trans), writes with authority, insight, and considerable poetic skill...The result is a highly readable, character driven exercise in literary fiction that is highly recommended."

Booklist, STARRED Review!

"[Gow] thoughtfully unpacks a variety of issues, including economic anxiety, guilt, and identity exploration via empathetic verse poems ..."

Publishers Weekly

"A compelling tale that explores queerness, friendship, and love."

Kirkus Reviews

A Million Quiet Revolutions

“A beautifully written novel in verse about self-discovery and first love...A stunning YA debut.”

School Library Journal, STARRED Review!

"Aaron and Oliver are frustrated that much of history ignores “what it was like to live as someone / other than a / white / Protestant / land-owning / man,” and as they discover that life needn’t follow gender binaries, their revelations ring with authenticity.”

BookPage, STARRED Review!

“Sweet details...and steadfast romance make for a compelling journey. "

Publishers Weekly

“A sweet and highly earnest transgender love story.”

Kirkus Reviews

Middle Grade

Gooseberry

"B’s struggle to find home and acceptance will have readers rooting for them and Gooseberry the dog. A must-purchase realistic fiction title for all middle grade collections."

School Library Journal, STARRED Review!

"Gow’s latest middle-grade novel continues delving into the intersection of transgender or nonbinary identities with autistic and ADHD neurodivergence, and while B thinks no one would be able to understand their brain, autistic readers especially will find much that is both relatable and validating. A story of living authentically, finding family, and surviving bullying, microaggressions, and middle school."

Booklist, STARRED review!

"B’s search for self-identity is artfully written..."

Publishers Weekly

"Evocative metaphors illuminate B’s thought processes for readers as B wrestles with a world that’s not calibrated for their autism or their gender identity... A sensitive exploration of autism, gender identity, and dog training."

Kirkus Reviews

Dear Mothman

“At times thrilling and always moving, Gow's middle-grade debut is unquestionably a must-have for all collections.”

Booklist, STARRED Review!

“A ­triumphant coming-of-age story about gender identity, strength, and friendship, as well as the different ways that people ­discover who they are.”

School Library Journal, STARRED Review!

"Gow captures the complexity of emotions that arise amid grief and self-discovery. . .Poignant and sincere."

Kirkus Reviews

“Gow beautifully blends verse with epistolary storytelling in this touching novel of a trans kid trying to search for answers about identity and belonging.”

The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

“Noah’s journey through grief and coming out to the world is authentically messy and joyful.”

The Horn Book Magazine