![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() No one knows George’s secret, not her family (although we come to learn that they think she is gay), not even her best friend Kelly (a girl). George and the story’s narrator refer to her as a girl and so I found it easy to quickly also think of George as a girl. George is a girl with a pretty big, stressful secret. I really loved George by Alex Gino and it will go on my list of unforgettable books. And beyond the subject itself, it shows characters that are empathetic, non-judgmental and caring. But for those who are open to it, I feel that the story is appropriate for the 8-12 year-old range. Not every parent will want their child reading this or any book about gender identity issues. I finally had an opportunity to read a middle grade novel that has been on my TBR (to be read) pile for awhile now. Plus numerous middle grade novels for 8-12 year-olds, and young adult novels for 12 and older. There is also a TV show about transgender teen Jazz Jennings. Many picture books are available for children 4-8 years old including Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress, Princess Boy, Jacob’s New Dress and I Am Jazz. Thanks to the internet, television and books, there is a greater opportunity to learn more about subjects like gender identity issues in children. ![]()
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