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The story explores Melissa's struggle with her gender identity as she grapples with being perceived as a boy named George. Longing to express her true self, she dreams of playing Charlotte in her class's production of Charlotte's Web. However, her teacher's refusal to allow her to audition due to her assigned gender spurs Melissa and her best friend Kelly to devise a plan. Their journey not only aims for Melissa to secure the role but also to reveal her true identity to the world, highlighting themes of self-acceptance and friendship.
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Melissa (Previously Published as George), Alex Gino
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Melissa (Previously Published as George)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alex Gino
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9781338843415
- Category
- Social sciences, Young Adult, LGBTQ+
- Description
- The story explores Melissa's struggle with her gender identity as she grapples with being perceived as a boy named George. Longing to express her true self, she dreams of playing Charlotte in her class's production of Charlotte's Web. However, her teacher's refusal to allow her to audition due to her assigned gender spurs Melissa and her best friend Kelly to devise a plan. Their journey not only aims for Melissa to secure the role but also to reveal her true identity to the world, highlighting themes of self-acceptance and friendship.