Lily And Dunkin
by Donna Gephart
Buy on AmazonNAMED ONE OF THE BEST KIDS BOOKS OF THE YEAR by NPR • New York Public Library • JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION • GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS For readers who enjoyed Wonder and Counting by 7's, award-winning author Donna Gephart crafts a compelling story about two remarkable young people: Lily, a transgender girl, and Dunkin, a boy dealing with bipolar disorder. Their powerful journey, perfect for fans of Wonder, will shred your heart, then stitch it back together with kindness, humor, bravery, and love. Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you’re in the eighth grade.…
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"When a pair of introverted outsiders meet, their lives are about to change forever. For Lily, being herself is a battle she fears she is losing. For Dunkin, the new kid, he’s barely staying afloat. Middle school is hard enough, but when you are transgender or dealing with a bipolar disorder, it can be torture. Though some scenes seem to wrap up too neatly, friendship, understanding and love are challenged in this finely nuanced novel. Donna Gephart’s Lily and Dunkin introduces us to two kids who just want to be themselves — and when they find each other, they may just get that chance. (For ages 10 and up)"
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