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Gr 9-Up As in "Hard Love" (S & S, 1999), Wittlinger tackles GLBT issues, introducing readers to Grady McNair, formerly known as Angela. This fast read follows Grady through the days between Thanksgiving and Christmas as he comes out as transgendered, faces issues of acceptance and rejection at school and at home, and falls in love with the hottest girl in school. Funny and thought-provoking in turns, the book does suffer from a few structural problems. The nar...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

"What I am is a person who's capable of loving other people. That's all that matters." This is the unwavering thrust of Wittlinger's groundbreaking latest, narrated by Grady (born Angela), a transgendered teenage boy who is determined to show his true self to the world. Unexpected allies include nerdy Sebastian, gorgeous Kita, and Grady's upset but protective mother, whose ability to be loving and supportive despite her confusion and unhappiness makes her the most complex member of the ensem...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Narrator Grady (born Angela) is a transgendered teenager determined to show his true self. Unexpected allies include nerdy Sebastian, gorgeous Kita, a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More