David has spent most of his life wishing he was a girl. When he is home alone, he tries out being who he wants to be by dressing up and practicing the YouTube make-up video tips he watches. At school he tries to be normal, but only his two best friends treat him kindly.
Leo is starting at his new school. He hopes no one knows what happened at his old school. If they find out, he definitely won't be able to pretend to act normal. When he meets Alicia, the most popular girl in school, he can't believe she likes him. As their relationship becomes more serious, Alicia pushes things physically. That's when everything falls apart.
David and Leo are both trans. David wants to come out to his parents as Kate, but he isn't sure how they will react. Leo is already out to his mother and siblings. They haven't thought of him as Megan for quite some time. The person he wants to tell is his father who left long ago. Searching for him has been challenging, but Leo has made a breakthrough. He hopes his father will welcome a son instead of a daughter.
Author Lisa Williamson tackles a difficult subject bravely and deftly. David and Leo are confronting what can often be a cruel world. Through their stories, Williamson offers trans teens an inspiring approach with hope for a positive future.
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