![]() ![]() “I wish I had realised to speak up then,” they said this summer. Scholastic, after acquiring the story, advised taking the word “girl” off the cover when publishing because “there would be some people who wouldn’t give the book to a boy if it had the word girl on it” Gino, “stunned” to be published at all, agreed. Gino explained that the original title came about because while they were writing the novel, they “jokingly” called it Girl George, playing on the singer Boy George. As if it’s not more important than seeing who’s really there, scars and all.” This slim volume holds a story of huge courage that is a timely addition to the growing awareness of transgender identification in children and young adults. We are told that we will mar something special, as though looking pleasant to others is more important than being ourselves. But here’s the thing: so many transgender people have been told that we are beautiful/handsome as a reason not to transition, myself included. ![]() I want to be clear – it isn’t,” Gino said at the time. “The title of my book made it seem as though it is OK to use an old name for a person when they have provided you with a different name that works better for them. ![]()
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