Glitch Girl!

Rainie Oet is a trans woman who writes fiction and poetry for adults and young readers. She is the author of the picture books Robin’s Worlds and Monster Seek (Astra). She received her MFA at Syracuse University, where she was awarded the Shirley Jackson Prize in Fiction. Glitch Girl! is her debut novel.

PRAISE FOR GLITCH GIRL! by Rainie Oet: An American Library Association (ALA) 2026 Rainbow Book List (Top Ten Title)Best Children's Fiction (2025), Transfeminine Review's Readers Choice AwardsPedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards (PADIBA) Commended Book (2026)“Each poem is as raw as it is beautiful.” —Alex Gino, author of ALA Stonewall Award-winning novel Melissa "Rainie Oet brings a fresh and affecting poetic voice to this tender tale of neuro-spiciness and gender quest. Her depiction of gaming's power for good in today's young lives is keenly observed and quirkily imagined. This is an original and necessary book." —Lisa Bunker, author of Felix XY and Zenobia July. "Explore[s] the intensity and isolation of adolescence. Rainie’s writing is a gift to young readers.” —Mary Karr, Whiting Award winning and New York Times bestselling author of The Liar's Club"Poignant, illuminating. ...accessible, immersive." —Booklist"Authentic, heartrending ... stunning." —Shelf Awareness"An important purchase for all libraries seeking to help their students understand themselves and others better." —School Library Journal "Hopeful and empathetic. A turbulent, emotionally wrenching coming-of-age story." —Kirkus Reviews"Simple language injects immediacy into J—’s narration throughout this raw novel about navigating abuse, gender identity, and experiences of neurodivergence." —Publishers Weekly