This novel was possible only because I had the support, patience, and tremendous brilliance of trusted friends, readers, and collaborators. They believed in this project and these characters even when I was lost in the wilds of doubt and fear. Thank you for all the conversations, the pep talks, the long walks, the museum strolls, the laughter, and, most important, for your belief.
In no particular order, my thanks to: Meredith Kaffel Simonoff, Dana Bryan, Nora Gonzalez, Calvert Morgan, Catalina Trigo, Claire McGinnis, Jynne Dilling Martin, Hal Fessenden, Derrick Austin, Natasha Oladokun, The Slacc, Adam Dalva, C. Pam Zhang, Jeremy O. Harris, and a special thanks to Lee Pace for a life-altering conversation that saved this book.