George by alex gino is a sensitive story about a transgender girl who is trapped in the body of a boy and her journey to tell others of her. Alex gino s simply and tenderly written story will help kids and parents understand what it feels like to be transgender. Parents are divided over a book in a popular student. The novel has been subject to much literary analysis, including articles from the. The word transgender is used midway through, but far more work is done by the simple choice to tell georges story using thirdperson narration and the pronouns she and her. At first, george tries to keep her true identity a secret, but when their class is having a play of charlottes web, george is motivated to show. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Written by alex gino, the book is the story of george, a 10yearold transgender girl struggling for acceptance among her friends and family while standing up to school bullies. Dear alex gino im a year old transgender girl i was born a boy but i didnt know i was a girl until i read your book george i loved it so much i was sad whan i finished it and so that is why im here to sand you this i want you to make a sequel to george but call it melissa and it can start whan melissa and kelly is getting home from the zoo and kellys dad sees george in girls. Aug 25, 2015 alex gino loves glitter, ice cream, gardening, aweful puns, and stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of being alive. Alex gino, the genderqueer author whose new middle grade book george features a trans protagonist, spoke to teen site member john hansen about writing a trans character for children, working with.
Though looking at her on the outside, everyone assumes shes george, a fourth grade boy, she knows deep inside that she is a girl. Parents are divided over a book in a popular student reading. Written by alex gino 2015 new york, new york scholastic george is living with a big secretthat is, george is a girl living in a boys body. George by alex gino paperback book the parent store. George pushed her fists into her eyes, rubbing until rows and rows of tiny triangles twirled and twinkled brightly in the darkness. George hates the body she was born with, gets teased at school, and worries her mother wont accept her if she learns her big secret. The book appeared in the number five slot on alas top ten challenged books for 2017, and it was. George really, really, really wants to play charlotte.
A tear dropped onto george s book and spread into a spiderweb on the page. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The novel tells the story of melissa, a middle school girl who is unable to be herself to the rest of the world. George scholastic gold kindle edition by gino, alex.
The taunts of a school bully, georges selfdoubts, and her mothers inability to truly hear what george is telling her carry real weight as debut author ginos simple, direct writing. Melissa uses the class play charlottes web to show her mom that she is a girl by switching roles with her best friend, and playing the part of charlotte. Gino took that quote to heart and published this unique masterpiece twelve years later. Gino s debut novel is a sensitive, insightful portrayal of a transgender child coming to terms with gender identity. The book george, a debut novel for readers between the ages of 8 and 12, has set off a storm within a popular student reading competition in oregon.
Book about transgender girl breaks ground and stirs. Alex gino loves glitter, ice cream, gardening, aweful puns, and stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of being alive. But that is why i caution for kids 10 and up to read this book. Alex ginos simply and tenderly written story will help kids and parents understand what it feels like to be transgender. She breathed in carefully, trying not to make a sound. Fiction when people look at george, they think they see a boy. Aug 27, 2015 author alex gino started writing george well before transgender people began appearing as wellrounded characters on tv shows or the covers of major magazines not to mention having much. Annual list of the most challenged books includes alex ginos george, about a transgender girl, and john olivers picture book about a gay rabbit, a. Her family doesnt understand, but george knows that shes a girl. A timely, touching novel with refreshingly little fanfare. Family research council and other christian groups claim the book will confuse kids about gender issues. Bold, rainbowcolored words take up the back cover of alex ginos george. Sep 08, 2019 george by alex gino is a sensitive story about a transgender girl who is trapped in the body of a boy and her journey to tell others of her secret.
Gino s debut book, george, was the winner of the 2016 stonewall book award as well as the 2016 lambda literary award in the category of lgbt childrensyoung adult. George is a timely book for parents to share and discuss with their children. May 21, 2017 family research council and other christian groups claim the book will confuse kids about gender issues. Alex gino wrote george because it was a book they wanted to read growing up.
George was also featured on several best of the year lists. This might seem like a theme thats too old for a child of georges age, but alex gino portrayed the childlike innocence that showed georges age. Christian groups slam transgender book \george,\ saying. The first edition of the novel was published in august 25th 2015, and was written by alex gino. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Overall, what the book is about is george is technically a boy, but on the inside she feels more like a girl. George quotes by alex gino meet your next favorite book. George has won the stonewall book award, the lambda literary award, and the e. Christian groups slam transgender book george, saying it will only confuse kids. Written by alex gino, audiobook narrated by jamie clayton. Debut author alex gino beautifully addresses the struggles of being a transgender youth. George looks and dresses like a boy, but inside, shes not a boy. Its hard pretending to be a boy, but its even harder when the class bully picks on her and starts fights. The main characters of this childrens, middle grade story are.
George is only in the fourth grade, yet has an understanding of her gender, that despite what her body is saying, she is a female. George by alex gino, 9781407170978, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The new york times alex ginos warm debut novel is a pitchperfect story for younger middle grade. Georges magazine collection had started by accident. George feels like she was born in the wrong body, but she cant tell anyone. It was such a short, little question, but she couldnt make her mouth form the sounds. George by alex gino hardcover book the parent store. Author alex gino started writing george well before transgender people began appearing as wellrounded characters on tv shows or the covers of major magazines not to mention having much. After someone reportedly said to him, there should be a book about a trans kid. Download book george by author alex gino in pdf epub. Two summers ago, she had noticed an old issue of girls life in the recycling bin at the library. Pdf george book by alex gino free download 195 pages. May 08, 2018 the book george, a debut novel for readers between the ages of 8 and 12, has set off a storm within a popular student reading competition in oregon. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 195 pages and is available in hardcover format.
Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be charlottes web. George italian edition by alex gino nook book ebook. The rest of the world sees melissa as george, a boy. Another thing is sometimes the book references to mild sexual topics. Alex ginos middlegrade novel george is a revelation for transgender kids. Original title isbn b00szibrew published on 2015825. George wonders about having a surgery he has heard about that completely turn him physically into a girl. The reason this critically acclaimed novel for middle grade readers has attracted some criticism and been challenged. But its also drawn some fire in the statewide literary competition. Tenyearold george has recently become obsessed with the story charlottes web after having to read it for ms. The book appeared in the number five slot on alas top ten challenged books for 2017, and it was also included on the 2016 list. The book tells the story of a 10yearold boy named george who does not really feel like a boy and prefers to be called melissa. Childrens, contemporary, fiction, lgbt, middle grade, realistic fiction, young adult. Gino is genderqueer and uses singular they pronouns and the honorific mx.
Alex gino never tries too hard to turn this book into a lesson, and there is no attempt to make us cry, but personally i think the subtle sadness, frustration and loneliness of george stopped. This might seem like a theme thats too old for a child of george s age, but alex gino portrayed the childlike innocence that showed george s age. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading george scholastic gold. George september 11, 2018 betsy gomez 5 comments alex ginos george is an inspiring middle grades read that calls on its young readers to be who you are, but some have found the content of the book offensive because the books young protagonist is transgender. Alex gino when people look at george, they think they see a boy. Sep 03, 2015 george is only in the fourth grade, yet has an understanding of her gender, that despite what her body is saying, she is a female. B recommended yes george is a surprisingly innocuous book for something that was bound to court controversy from the very beginning. Jan 23, 2017 written by alex gino 2015 new york, new york scholastic george is living with a big secretthat is, george is a girl living in a boys body. Discussion guide discussion guide for george and you dont know everything, jilly p.
George is a childrens novel about a young transgender girl written by american author alex gino. When people look at george, they think they see a boy. Lgbtq childrens books face record calls for bans in us. Alex ginos george is an inspiring middle grades read that calls on its young readers to be who you are, but some have found the content of the book offensive because the books young protagonist is transgender. Kelly is supportive and encouraging, but their teacher insists george cant play a girls part. The unforgettable debut from stonewall award winner alex gino. This book is not exactly based on gino s life because they are genderqueer, while melissa is a girl. Georges book and spread into a spiderweb on the page. Sep 09, 2015 alex gino, the genderqueer author whose new middle grade book george features a trans protagonist, spoke to teen site member john hansen about writing a trans character for children, working with. She skipped over an article on how to make your own bracelets and another on advice for talking to boys. George was a winner of the childrens stonewall award, the lambda literary award, and the childrens choice book awards, among a host of others. When you look at him, hes obviously a boy, but his inside is a girl whos caring and depressed. Facebookalex gino christian groups are up in arms against the release of a protransgender book for kids entitled george. George s book and spread into a spiderweb on the page.
The novel tells the story of tenyearold george, who is anatomically a boy, but knows she is a girl. Fortunately, an openminded principal shows readers that being transgender is just another part of being human, and that there are people who understand. George by alex gino and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. George, by alex gino, is a book describing a boy being a transgender and trying to figure out who he is. Shallow breath followed shallow breath until she was dizzy.
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