In this compelling YA contemporary from author Miel Moreland, a bisexual teen's path to political staffer stardom is in jeopardy, until she convinces a cute new candidate to team up with her on the campaign trail.
On the worst day of her life, Madison is dumped by her girlfriend, then fired as said (ex)girlfriend’s campaign manager... plus she accidentally rear-ends the student government advisor—the one person whose good word might help her win a spot at a prestigious youth politics summer camp.
But Madison is nothing if not a girl with a plan, and she isn’t going to let a little thing like heartbreak (or a slightly dented bumper) get in her way. Soon, she has a new junior class president candidate to back—although the two of them might be getting a little too close on the campaign trail. Between navigating her growing crush and corralling a less than enthusiastic election team, Madison has had it with unexpected changes to her carefully laid plans. But when she and a group of queer classmates discover a pattern of harassment within the student government, Madison's forced to shift gears once again.
Something Like Possible is a love letter to ambitious girls, queer solidarity, and how to keep moving forward when the world seems set on pushing you back.
"For every ambitious girl who has been told that they are “too much,” Something Like Possible is a validating promise that you are enough.” —Marisa Kanter, author of As If On Cue
Genre: Young Adult Romance
On the worst day of her life, Madison is dumped by her girlfriend, then fired as said (ex)girlfriend’s campaign manager... plus she accidentally rear-ends the student government advisor—the one person whose good word might help her win a spot at a prestigious youth politics summer camp.
But Madison is nothing if not a girl with a plan, and she isn’t going to let a little thing like heartbreak (or a slightly dented bumper) get in her way. Soon, she has a new junior class president candidate to back—although the two of them might be getting a little too close on the campaign trail. Between navigating her growing crush and corralling a less than enthusiastic election team, Madison has had it with unexpected changes to her carefully laid plans. But when she and a group of queer classmates discover a pattern of harassment within the student government, Madison's forced to shift gears once again.
Something Like Possible is a love letter to ambitious girls, queer solidarity, and how to keep moving forward when the world seems set on pushing you back.
"For every ambitious girl who has been told that they are “too much,” Something Like Possible is a validating promise that you are enough.” —Marisa Kanter, author of As If On Cue
Genre: Young Adult Romance
Praise for this book
"This wonderful book has something on the ballot for everybody, including political nerdery, adorable romance, righteous anger, and queer joy. I emphatically vote for Miel Moreland as an author to watch!" - Dahlia Adler
"Miel Moreland writes the stories I wish I had as a teenager-inclusive, empowering, and unapologetically queer. Madison's journey is one that is crafted with such sensitivity and tenderness, showcasing the realities of being a queer teen without sacrificing queer joy. For every ambitious girl who has been told that they are 'too much,' Something Like Possible is a validating promise that you are enough." - Marisa Kanter
"Full of heart and hope, Something Like Possible explores just how hard yet empowering it can be when the personal gets political and the political gets personal. The queer cast of lovable and passionate characters show what it means to have each other's backs-and hearts. I inhaled this book." - Emma Kress
"Moreland's novel is a powerful, much needed story for queer girls, told through a spreadsheet-loving, politically involved character's experience. An important book to have on any shelf; I would trust Madison to run my campaign (and my life) any day." - Nicole Melleby
"Something Like Possible is an unapologetic anthem for ambitious, type-A perfectionists. Especially the girls who've been told that their ambition makes them unlikable, cold, or too much. Moreland shows us that the world isn't too much to want-or fight for. This book is also a tender reminder to teens in the fast lane that it's okay to ease up on the gas. At once a protest song, a tribute to unlikeable girls, and a heart-warming queer love story, Something Like Possible will have you ready to roll up your sleeves and do the work." - Jasper Sanchez
"By turns tender, earnest, and beautifully righteous, Something Like Possible is a love letter to the ambitious queer girls who will change the world. My vote is a resounding YES." - Edward Underhill
"Miel Moreland writes the stories I wish I had as a teenager-inclusive, empowering, and unapologetically queer. Madison's journey is one that is crafted with such sensitivity and tenderness, showcasing the realities of being a queer teen without sacrificing queer joy. For every ambitious girl who has been told that they are 'too much,' Something Like Possible is a validating promise that you are enough." - Marisa Kanter
"Full of heart and hope, Something Like Possible explores just how hard yet empowering it can be when the personal gets political and the political gets personal. The queer cast of lovable and passionate characters show what it means to have each other's backs-and hearts. I inhaled this book." - Emma Kress
"Moreland's novel is a powerful, much needed story for queer girls, told through a spreadsheet-loving, politically involved character's experience. An important book to have on any shelf; I would trust Madison to run my campaign (and my life) any day." - Nicole Melleby
"Something Like Possible is an unapologetic anthem for ambitious, type-A perfectionists. Especially the girls who've been told that their ambition makes them unlikable, cold, or too much. Moreland shows us that the world isn't too much to want-or fight for. This book is also a tender reminder to teens in the fast lane that it's okay to ease up on the gas. At once a protest song, a tribute to unlikeable girls, and a heart-warming queer love story, Something Like Possible will have you ready to roll up your sleeves and do the work." - Jasper Sanchez
"By turns tender, earnest, and beautifully righteous, Something Like Possible is a love letter to the ambitious queer girls who will change the world. My vote is a resounding YES." - Edward Underhill
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