Robin and Her Misfits Has a Cover!!! And It’s Awesome!!!

It’s the official cover reveal day for Robin and Her Misfits, and wow, I LOVE it so much!!! The old-fashioned font mixed with the motorcycle helmet speaks completely to the complete “retelling” of the classic tale into a contemporary story. And so, here it is:

Publication Date: April 25, 2023

Preorder the book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, or IndieBound to order from your local indie bookstore.

In this complete reimagining of the Robin Hood legend, the “merry men” are a roving gang of fiercely unique queer female bikers, street racers, and bandits, whose leader, Robin, drives them from a life of greed to a pledge to “steal from the rich” and give back to queer girls in need of help.

Robin and her four Misfits—Little John, White Rabbit, Daisy Chain, and Skillet—have run away from their families in order to live off the grid on their own terms. For a while, they’re hidden, safe, and happy as they commit petty crimes that provide enough to get by. All that matters is keeping their small clan alive. Then, one mission proposed by an unfriendly associate from their past reminds them of their former lives and motivates the group to a new purpose. The five Misfits develop into a league of strong individuals united by a fresh goal: do whatever it takes to help queer girls rise above oppressive laws and attitudes.

Kelly Ann Jacobson, the author of the award-winning LGBTQ+ young adult novel Tink and Wendy, is back with another diverse twist on a popular legend.

***

Past praise for Kelly Ann Jacobson’s Tink and Wendy

“This atmospheric reimaging is rife with divided loyalties and harsh tragedies. Introspective and character-driven, it retains the misty, fairy-tale feel of impossible things and childhood yearning . . . Jacobson shines in thoughtfully rendering the classic characters as well-rounded, complex, and flawed individuals.” —School Library Journal

“A masterful reinvention of the classic. Full of teenage angst and yearning, it is poignant, relatable, and full of contemporary appeal.” —Foreword Reviews

“A modern tale that completely reinvents the characters … both beautiful and heartbreaking all in one.” —The Southern Bookseller Review

To request a school visit or for other questions, please contact Kelly through this page.