Keeping It Real: Part 1 (Part 1 of 2) is an unfiltered, authentic glimpse into two years in the life of Ra Silva. It's a journal-turned-self-published book, and to Ra , it's a piece of her heart that she's choosing to share with the world. This book includes her original poems, quotes, and journal entries, as well as art by Kelsey "Kelso" Garner, some of Ra 's favorite quotes, her friends' and family's notes and quotes, and more. This novel is an intricate, raw look into the life of a young genderqueer person grappling with issues like mental illness, gender and sexuality, the concept of femininity, and her childhood, romances, and relationships. She's publishing this book in hopes that it will help at least one person feel less alone in their experiences and emotions.
You can follow along with Ra on her writing journey via her Instagram @raewritesstuff