Book description
*An Indie Next List Pick and a Top Ten Rainbow Book for Young Readers!*
Jules Machias explores identity, gender fluidity, and the power of friendship and acceptance in this dual-narrative story about two kids who join forces to save a dog . . . but wind up saving each other.…
Why read it?
1 author picked Both Can Be True as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I particularly like the dual narration in this 2021 debut, with two characters who challenge gender norms at different levels of intensity as they bond over a secret rescue dog. Daniel is a boy who feels all his emotions intensely, and who has been told over and over that he is too sensitive. Ash cycles through genders, feeling and expressing girl sometimes and boy other times. It’s so good to see a GNC character in a lead role. I also got a hoot out of the graphic elements, which are quirky and original.
From Lisa's list on gender non-conforming humans for young readers.
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