It's about discovering a rich queer history that Sam's a part of - a queer history that no longer needs to be quiet, as long as there are kids like Sam and TJ to stand up for it. Soon, Sam's project isn't just about winning the contest. Alex Gino loves glitter, ice cream, gardening, awe-ful puns, and stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of being alive. When Sam's home borough of Staten Island opens up a contest for a new statue, Sam finds the perfect non-DSCWM subject: photographer Alice Austen, whose house has been turned into a museum, and who lived with a female partner for decades. I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase merchandise through links on my site. The teacher-respect thing is hard when it comes to Sam's history class, because their teacher seems to believe that only Dead Straight Cis White Men are responsible for history. Title: Melissa (Formerly published as George) Author: Alex Gino Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Social Issues Audience: Middle Grade Format: E-book I have an affiliate relationship with Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe in beautiful Asheville, NC. as long as Sam remembers that nonbinary kids are also required to clean their rooms, do their homework, and try not to antagonize their teachers too much. They're nonbinary, and their best friend, TJ, is nonbinary as well. Sam is very in touch with their own queer identity. From award-winning author Alex Gino comes a groundbreaking novel for children about how important the past can be those trying to create a different future.
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