Review: I am J

I am J by Cris Beam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Meet J, born as a female but knows he is a boy. Readers will be introduced to J's world and his discovery of realizing who he is, transgender. J has a best friend Melissa who is interested in a career as a professional dancer, but struggles with cutting. As J becomes more confident about who is, it begins to cause problems at home with his parents. J soon moves in with Melissa and her mother while things play out at home. J also begins to attend an alternative school especially for LGBTQ students. All takes place during J's senior year in high school. Will J move back home, go to college, continue to This book is honest and real. If you know someone who is transgender, I believe it would be an emotionally connecting book. The back of the book also include excellent references for support as well.

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