Girl Mans Up
Books | Young Adult Fiction / LGBTQ
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M-E Girard
Lambda Literary Award Winner! “Pen is an inspiration to anyone who’s struggled to be understood, and a vital addition to the growing world of genderqueer protagonists.” —New York Times Book ReviewAll Pen wants is to be the kind of girl she’s always been. So why does everyone have a problem with it?They think the way she looks and acts means she’s trying to be a boy—that she should quit trying to be something she’s not. If she dresses like a girl, and does what her folks want, it will show respect. If she takes orders and does what her friend Colby wants, it will show her loyalty.But respect and loyalty, Pen discovers, are empty words. Old-world parents, disintegrating friendships, and strong feelings for other girls drive Pen to see the truth—that in order to be who she truly wants to be, she’ll have to man up.M. E. Girard’s Girl Mans Up is perfect for fans of Meredith Russo, Becky Albertalli, Alex Sanchez, and Jaye Robin Brown!Entertainment Weekly Best YA Book of 2016 * Children’s Book Council Books Best Book of 2016 * Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Coming-of-Age Novel of 2016 and Best Teen Book of 2016 with Unforgettable Protagonists * Publishers Weekly Fall 2016 Flying Starts * William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist
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Author
M-E Girard
Pages
400
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published Date
2016-09-06
ISBN
0062404199 9780062404190
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Amanda Tucker
"Really good read, I listened to the audio version read by Emma Galvin and they did a really great job. The book was really good. Lots of struggle with family and identity. I got through the book in two days. Props to M-E Girard and Emma Galvin. "
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Beef
"Fantastic actually"
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Rae Metal
"One of my favorite reads, this is an empowering person taking control of her life and really relatable to the genderqueer people and immigrant families."
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Maia Petrov
"I could read this over and over again, I love this book! Interesting and relatable!"
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Stoned Cat Lady
"Cant recommend enough. Realistic, honest representation; you will feel seen even if you’re not a hispanic lesbian. It’s a book for all to get something from. "
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Carissa Emily