Emily St. James

American writer and television/culture critic, formerly TV editor at The A.V. Club and later a culture writer at Vox.

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  1. 1. Woodworking

    Erica Skyberg, a 35-year-old closeted trans woman who teaches high school in a small South Dakota town, develops an unexpected friendship with Abigail Hawkes, a 17-year-old student and the town’s only openly trans girl. As they support each other through questions of identity, isolation, and community expectations, their bond helps both women confront what it means to be seen. The novel is a tender, character-driven story about friendship, self-discovery, and the courage to live authentically.

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