Love on Planet A
by Christina Minaki
Lydia navigates ableism, activism, and romance in a touching coming-of-age story.
A disabled teen climage activist navigates a protective family and her desire to take action and have more independence, while also experiencing first love.
About the Author
CHRISTINA MINAKI is a librarian, social justice educator, lecturer, editor, and disability rights advocate who considers her disability to be a blessing. She holds two Master’s degrees, and has loved trees since childhood. This is her third novel. She lives in Toronto.
Reviews
“Lydia Grace is a girl on a mission. Aided by a deep friendship and a first love, Lydia fights with fierce determination for what she truly cares about––her friends, the planet, and justice. This socially charged story speaks to the heart.”
“In Lydia Grace Campbell, we meet an outspoken, loving teen who, over the years, has learned to be brave. It’s great to see a truly three-dimensional depiction of a disabled character, but Lydie’s story is much more. “
“Christina Minaki writes with heart and insight.”
“A gentle story about good people who love each other . . . Christina Minaki writes with heart and insight about the challenges of difference.”
“[W]onderfully personal and at the same time universal. All readers, with and without disabilities, will empathise and cheer for Lydie as she explores her first romantic relationship and continues to grow into her own power.”
“[S]weeps the reader into the life of a girl who wants and demands attention for the planet. Kudos to Minaki for bringing it home!”
“Christina Minaki understands how complicated life is for a teen with extraordinary challenges, but she knows that inside most kids is a pluck that cannot be denied.”
