What if who you are on the outside doesn't match who you are on the inside? Grayson Sender has been holding onto a secret for what seems like forever: he is a girl on the inside, stuck in the wrong gender s body. The weight of this secret is crushing, but sharing it would mean facing ridicule, scorn, rejection, or worse. Despite the risks, Grayson s true self itches to break free. Will new strength from an unexpected friendship and a caring teacher s wisdom be enough to help Grayson step into the spotlight she was born to inhabit?
Hiding the truth about his awareness that he is a girl trapped inside a male body, Grayson finds new strength to embrace his true identity from an unexpected friendship and a supportive teacher.
This was an enjoyable read, probably aimed at 10-14 year olds, about a young person trying to answer the question of 'What if who you are on the outside doesn't match who you are on the inside?' The main character, Grayson, is a sixth-grader who is on a journey of discovery. There are bumps along the way, especially when Grayson lands the main female part in the school play. Grayson experiences some ridicule, but also support, some from unexpected places. Ami Polonsky has written a very poignant and uplifting book, which is worth the read. the characters are real and she doesn't avoid the issues.
