Page Street Publishing
Your friends gather around the table, character sheets at the ready. You dive into the fantasy: a dark dungeon crawling with enemies, the journey promising wealth or ruin, victory or defeat. Your party forges onward: roll Perception. . . . roll Stealth. . . . But not every question can be answered by the dice.
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Decisions like when to trust, how to love, and who we are can’t be outsourced to a D20. We don’t get skill modifiers in real life—and we definitely don’t get fireball—but that doesn’t mean we can’t still find ways to access magic in our day-to-day.
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From exploring gender identity with an oath-bound paladin to playing out an in-game romance with your best friend, tabletop gaming paves the way for new relationships and shows us the richness of the worlds we inhabit, both fictional and real.
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Within these pages, adventure awaits—but first, it’s time to roll for Initiative.
This collection of twelve stories includes critically acclaimed authors such as New York Times Bestseller Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times Bestseller Andrew Joseph White, Pura Belpré Honor winner Jonny Garza Villa, LAMBDA Literary Award winner Rebecca Podos, LAMBDA Award finalist Linsey Miller, Indie Bestseller Margaret Owen, and Morris Award finalist Akemi Dawn Bowman.
"In this fantastic collection, a star-studded lineup of contemporary queer YA authors write with all the emotional depth and inclusive warmth they are known for, all exhibiting the cathartic ability of role-playing games in allowing teens to explore identity outside of societal expectations."
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—Booklist, starred review
"A celebration of queer joy and visibility in tabletop gaming, THIS IS HOW WE ROLL throws a nat 20—a perfect hit—for readers looking for group, as well as those who have already found their fellowship, offering an adventure for everyone.”
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–Sarah Glenn Marsh, contributing author of Critical Role: Vox Machina–Stories Untold
"This is How We Roll is a standout anthology full of humor, heart, and vivid characters (both playable and otherwise). A must-read for any tabletop gamer!"
—Rory Power, New York Times bestselling author of Wilder Girls
"Equal parts heartwarming and hilarious, poignant and passionate, This is How We Roll hits at the heart of tabletop roleplaying games and their unique ability to create community and let us explore our deepest selves. A must-have for fans of TTRPGs and stories of joyful queer discovery."
-- Becca Coffindaffer, contributing author of Critical Role: Vox Machina–Stories Untold
"This is How We Roll brings so much to the table—unforgettable characters from your favorite authors, adventures of the fantastical and heart-fluttering variety, and most importantly the unique queer joy of gaming together. You definitely want to join this adventuring party. "
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—Christen Randall, National Bestselling Author of The No-Girlfriend Rule