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katnortonwriter's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.25
I really liked how this was phrased, in terms of the questions especially. I wasn't particularly bothered by the lack of resolution to the story, as this wasn't a biography per se. It's framed around asking what's important and worth standing up for, and including a resolution would not only have made it seem like this is a one-and-done closed issue, but also been rather disingenuous regarding the ongoing discourse.
I found the switch between questions and factual past-tense statements somewhat jarring, but I liked everything else. It's interesting that this is a story about a teenager, but aimed at much younger readers. I think this is why the book focuses more on the idea of standing up for yourself than on Gavin's fight exclusively.
Somewhere between a 4 and a 5 for me, and I'll consider adding it to the local LGBTQIA+ library. :)
I found the switch between questions and factual past-tense statements somewhat jarring, but I liked everything else. It's interesting that this is a story about a teenager, but aimed at much younger readers. I think this is why the book focuses more on the idea of standing up for yourself than on Gavin's fight exclusively.
Somewhere between a 4 and a 5 for me, and I'll consider adding it to the local LGBTQIA+ library. :)
carolineinthelibrary's review
5.0
I loved Gavin's story about standing up for yourself and what you believe in, even if - or especially if! - you're a kid. Gavin tells his story about growing up trans and encourages readers to believe in themselves and fight for what they know is right and what they know is best for them. I liked that the book didn't shy away from tough topics. When Gavin comes out at school, he's bullied. So many books use kid gloves and let readers think that things might be a little tough but everything will work out in the end. That's not always the case, and I appreciated that this book didn't sugar coat the tough reality of being an LGBTQ+ kid in a world that doesn't always support you. I hope someone reads this book and feels less alone.
beths0103's review
4.0
A wonderful picture book to add to the conversation that trans kids are humans to be loved and cared for, not problems to be solved
heisereads's review
5.0
Fabulous. Pair with books about trans kids & books about kid activists & books about perseverance & books about doing what's right.
Possible Pairings:
Jacob's Room to Choose
When Aidan Became a Brother
All the Way to the Top
Call Me Max
Possible Pairings:
Jacob's Room to Choose
When Aidan Became a Brother
All the Way to the Top
Call Me Max