Authentic transgender representation for teens: Provides relatable, real-life experiences for LGBTQ+ youth
Complex exploration of identity and self-discovery: Encourages readers to question their own beliefs and values
Chronicling a first love experience: Offers insight into the nuances of LGBTQ+ romance
Award-winning author: Written by Kacen Callender, a Stonewall and Lambda Award winner
Diverse cast: Features a Black, queer, and transgender protagonist for inclusive storytelling
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A Stonewall Honor Book * A Time Magazine Best YA Book of All Time From Stonewall and Lambda Award–winning author Kacen Callender comes a revelatory YA novel about a transgender teen grappling with identity and self-discovery while falling in love for the first time. Felix Love has never been in love—and, yes, he’s painfully aware of the iro