Alex Gino loves glitter, ice cream, gardening, awe-ful puns, and stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of being alive. Their first novel, Melissa, was a winner of the Children's Stonewall Award, the Lambda Literary Award, and the Children's Choice Book Award. For more about Alex, please visit them at alexgino.com.
Praise for George: "Timely, touching... George may be the most right-now book imaginable." -- New York Times Book Review"Insightful... it'll resonate with anyone who has ever felt different." -- People Magazine"George is a timely book for parents to share and discuss with their children, whether dealing with similar issues or simply to foster understanding." -- Entertainment Weekly* "Warm, funny, and inspiring." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Profound, moving, and-as Charlotte would say-radiant..." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* "A required purchase for any collection that serves a middle grade population." -- School Library Journal, starred review* "[A] sensitive, insightful portrayal of a transgender child coming to terms with gender identity." -- Booklist, starred review"Readers going through a similar experience will feel that they are no longer alone, and cisgender (non-transgender) readers may gain understanding and empathy." -- BookPage"Reading this breathtaking debut should be a requirement for living." #6 on the Indie Next Autumn '15 List - Marisa DiNovis, Flyleaf Books, Chapel Hill, NC
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