![]() ![]() ![]() The male-to-female trans experience at this stage is not yet to the point of anxiety about facial hair, hair length, or any distinguishing gender differences between males and females. Born a with penis and given the name George by parents, that heroine is not notably different anatomically from best friend Kelly as far as what is hidden beneath school clothes is concerned. The heroine here is firmly ensconced in the reality of fourth-grade gender conventions and expectations. This is not volume about the intricacies of transgender transitioning relative to hormones, surgery, therapy, cost or any of those aspects which would be expected in a story about a teenager or adult. ![]() It may not mirror every trans girl’s experience, but it will certainly hit close to home for most. Ultimately, whether the edition you read is emblazoned with the name George or Melissa as the title doesn’t matter because either way, the book nails the subject matter. As the saying goes, this story would smell just as sweet by any name. In response to input from the transgender community and a general shift toward more mainstream recognition of and abidance by the rules of naming and pronouns relative to transgender identities, the novel was retitled Melissa for future editions in 2021. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.Īlex Gino’s novel George was first published in 2015. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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