Literary agent: Natalie Lakosil of Looking Glass Literary & Media Management

Foreign rights agent: Heather Baror-Shapiro of Baror International

Film and television rights agent: please contact via Antionëtte Van Sluytman for my film agent, Lucy Stille

US Publicist: Morgan Kane of Macmillan Publishers

UK/Commonwealth Publicist: Lucy Clayton of Hachette and Hodder UK

50-word bio: Page Powars writes books. Sometimes for teens. Sometimes for adults. Outside of writing, he unfortunately plays Honkai: Star Rail. Now in his twenties, he lives in Brooklyn with his partner. Find him online @pagepowars or pagepowars.com.

100-word bio: Page Powars was raised by his favorite video game characters. They taught him how to soften his gaze at a homie, sacrifice his lifespan for a bro, and kill or kiss his definitely-just-a-pal. Now he writes books with this knowledge. Sometimes they’re for teens. Sometimes they’re for adults. In both, he aims to spread the joy of his identity. Page received a BFA from the University of Michigan on a foster care or compromised support network scholarship, then an MS from NYU. Now in his twenties, he lives in Brooklyn with his partner.

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NORTH AMERICAN BOOK BLURB

A hilarious, engaging second-chance-romance about the most unlikely, gay roommate mishap. Perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Gwen & Art Are Not in Love.

Romance is the last thing on Charlie’s mind.

On his first day at Valentine Academy for Boys, Charlie’s carefully crafted plan to hide his identity as the school’s only trans student is set in motion. Only to be immediately destroyed. Charlie has been assigned the worst roommate in the world (possibly the universe): Jasper Grimes, the boy who broke Charlie’s heart the year before he transitioned.

Except, Jasper doesn’t recognize Charlie.

Who knows how long until Jasper realizes the truth? Charlie has one shot at freedom and a dorm room all to himself, but only if he helps Jasper write love letters on behalf of their fellow students first. No problem. Charlie can help Jasper with some silly letters.

Long nights spent discussing deep romantic feelings with Jasper? Surely, no unintended consequences will arise…

BOOK INFO:

304 pages

Publisher: Roaring Brook - Macmillan

Release: May 27, 2025

Language: English

HC Price: $19.99

PB Price: $TBD

ISBN-10: 1250347653

UK/COMMONWEALTH BOOK BLURB:

Two roommates. One secret. A lot of love letters. To All The Boys I've Loved Before meets Young Royals in this heartwarming and hilarious queer boarding school rom-com.

When Charlie joins Valentine Academy for Boys, love is the last thing on his mind. His only plan is to survive the school year with perfect grades and no one discovering that he's trans. Especially his roommate, Jasper; a famous poet and Charlie's ex-camp romance who doesn't seem to recognise him. Yet.

The boys make a deal; Jasper will request a new room if Charlie helps him deliver secret love letters between the boys at Valentine and the girls at its sister academy.

But as Jasper tutors him in the art of romance, will Charlie be able to keep from falling in love himself?

BOOK INFO:

Pages: 288

Publisher: Hodder - Hachette UK

Release: 29 May, 2025

Language: English

Price: £8.99

ISBN-13: 978-1444968378

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NORTH AMERICAN + OPM BOOK BLURB:

A coming-of-age rom-com from debut author Page Powars that follows a trans teen who joins a boyfriend borrowing service masquerading as an Italian Club to prove he’s one of the guys—especially to its frustratingly handsome leader.

Noah Byrd is the perfect boy. At least, that’s what he needs to convince his new classmates of to prove his gender. His plan? Join the school’s illustrious (and secret) Borrow a Boyfriend Club, whose members rent themselves out for dates. Once he’s accepted among the bros, the “slip-ups” end.

But Noah’s interview is a flop. Desperate, he strikes a deal with the club’s prickly but attractive president, Asher. Noah will help them win an annual talent show—and in return, he’ll get a second shot to demonstrate his boyfriend skills in a series of tests that include romancing Asher himself.

If Noah can’t bring home the win, his best chance to prove that he’s man enough is gone. Yet even if he succeeds, he still loses . . . because the most important rule of the Borrow a Boyfriend Club is simple: no real boyfriends (or girlfriends) allowed. And as long as the club remains standing, Noah and Asher can never explore their growing feelings for one another.

BOOK INFO:

Pages: 352

Publisher: Delacorte - Penguin Random House

Hardcover Release: September 12, 2023

Paperback Release: December 17, 2024

Language: English

HC Price: $18.99

ISBN-10: 9780593568583

AWARDS & HONORS:

• ABA’s Indies Introduce 2023 Pick

• Indie Next September/October Pick

• Publishers Weekly Flying Start Author