The Meaning of Birds : HarperTeen : 9780062824561 : 0062824562 : 09 Jul 2020 : Nominated for the Lambda Literary Award! ?An evocative story of the thrills of first love and the anguish of first loss. This will break you and heal you.? ?Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin' Not to be missed by fans of Nina LaCour and Becky Albertalli, this powerful novel?from the acclaimed author of Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit?paints a poignant portrait of love in the past, grief in the now, and the healing power of art. Before: Jess has always struggled with the fire inside her. But when she meets Vivi, everything changes. As they fall for each other, Vivi helps Jess deal with her anger and pain and encourages her to embrace her artistic talent. And suddenly Jess's future is a blank canvas, filled with possibilities. After: When Vivi unexpectedly dies, Jess's perfect world is erased. As she spirals out of control, Jess pushes away everyone around her and throw