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this book gives me so many emotions, the way the author portrays the character and the way she reacts to them, and the little things that evoke so much pain and envy are just so good, i can't wait to finish

I just raced through this in ~36 hrs. Some of the reviews I have read described this book as a quiet story, and I mostly agree, but it is also vivid. Grayson was a very likable and believable character, and their (the book doesn't quite get to pronouns) internal reflections and struggles, paired with the community that builds around them in the face of conflict kind of destroyed me. I just really wish I could give this kid a hug. #diversebooks

In this excellent book, Grayson is 12, and has always felt like he should be a girl. When the tryouts start for the school play, he wants to audition for the female lead. Really moving. #alltheworldsastage #feistyfeb

Spotted this on the shelf at my public library. The spine label says jr high but I was pleased to find it in the Kids Zone!

Hope to read it soon!

I took a quick photo of Gracefully Grayson, on shelf display at the library. I had a look for it last year, hearing about it on Goodreads; hadn't quite spotted it until this last visit. Our Georgina, Ontario libraries are really great with keeping the LGBTQ books featured. I'll sure find a day to give it a read for thoughts.

When I heard that some OK librarians complained to OLA about this book's inclusion in the Sequoyah list because they felt it was "pushing transgender propaganda," I was prompted to finally read it. I thought it would be racy or edgy or something. But no, it's just a well-written story of a transgender 6th grader.

People are entitled to their opinions, but it's a real shame if they're keeping this kind of story out of their libraries. ?

A really amazing middle grade book about Grayson, who is struggling to figure out who ze is. An understanding teacher and a part in the school play go a long way to giving Grayson a place to belong. A moving story about a transgender child.