[BOOK|RTF] Gracefully Grayson

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But at school, Grayson grasps at shadows, determined to fly under the radar. This moving, beautifully written novel about identity, self-esteem, and friendship shines with the strength of a young person's spirit and the power of acceptance. The sign of a good character is when you wrestle with your feelings about them. Homosexuality is suspected and brought up as taunt and accusation; statutory rape is hinted at but barely addressed.

Not to be missed by fans of Raina Telgemeier's Drama and Tim Federle's Better Nate Than Ever! Also a section at the end explain trans persons with links and resources would have been nice. But at school, Grayson grasps at shadows, determined to fly under the radar. Polansky does a good job of balancing her cast.

Questions? - This title has less obvious and didactic intent than other novels featuring transgender protagonists.

To the outside world, Grayson is a boy; but inside, Grayson knows she should be living as a girl. As 6th grade begins, the introverted Grayson finds a friend she can relate to and a Ggacefully who encourages her. As she struggles with her desire to be her true self, Grayson makes a decision that will change her life. She tries out for the female lead in the school play and lands it. Tensions at school and at home begin to rise Gracefully Grayson the community struggles to accept Grayson for who she really is. As Grayson becomes more comfortable in her own skin, misunderstanding swirls around her, from school bullies Grxcefully a misguided administration to a less than supportive family. When Grayson finds a letter from her mother showing that she knew and accepted Grayson for the unique person she was, Grayson Gracefully Grayson flooded with a renewed sense of courage and is determined to make her performance shine. In the end, we see a shy 6th grader who is simply trying to do what all 6th graders are trying to do: find themselves. Through first person narration in Gracefully Grayson, we can see how reactions — no matter how well-meaning — can harm those who are struggling. Reading this book with students can help them to see the Gracefully Grayson ways in which the human experience is the same for everyone, and how they can create a safe and welcoming place for others within their school community.