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Some Assembly Required: The Not-So-Secret Life of a Transgender Teen
Transgender teen Arin Andrews tells the story of his emerging understanding as a young teen that his female body did not reflect who he knew himself to be. Growing up in Oklahoma, Arin found support at a local community center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender teens. At home, his mom, although struggling with Arin’s revelation, remained his strong supporter and worked to broaden her own knowledge and understanding of transgender issues. Arin’s voice is open, honest, engaging and refreshingly undramatic. He talks about everything from the beauty pageants he entered (and sometimes won) when he was younger to his growing disconnect with his body as he reached puberty and developed breasts, to relationships and romance. In addition to a list of books, movies, and online resources, the additional material includes an outstanding “How To Talk to Your New Transgender Friend (A Very Brief Guide). © Cooperative Children's Book Center
CCBC Age Recommendation: Age 12 and older
Age Range:
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Formats:
Biography, Autobiography and Memoir
Substantial Narrative Non-Fiction
Subjects:
Autobiography/Memoir
LGBTQ+ Persons
Transgender People
Diversity subject:
LGBTQ Non-Fiction
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster
Publish Year: 2014
Pages: 248
ISBN: 9781481416757
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 306 Andrews
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