George is a childrens novel about a young transgender girl written by american author alex gino. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 195 pages and is available in hardcover format. The new york times alex ginos warm debut novel is a pitchperfect story for younger middle grade. Alex gino wrote george because it was a book they wanted to read growing up. Kelly is supportive and encouraging, but their teacher insists george cant play a girls part. Another thing is sometimes the book references to mild sexual topics. Alex gino when people look at george, they think they see a boy. George, by alex gino, is a book describing a boy being a transgender and trying to figure out who he is. George is a childrens novel about a young transgender girl written by american author alex. Ginos excellent writing is gravy, and george is a lifesaving book. Ginos debut novel is a sensitive, insightful portrayal of a transgender child coming to terms with gender.
George scholastic gold kindle edition by gino, alex. George has won the stonewall book award, the lambda literary award, and the e. The novel tells the story of melissa, a middle school girl who is unable to be herself to the rest of the world. The rest of the world sees melissa as george, a boy. Georges book and spread into a spiderweb on the page. George by alex gino, a middle grade novel just published in the uk, is making waves. When you look at him, hes obviously a boy, but his inside is a girl whos caring and depressed. George by alex gino a book about being transgender. Tenyearold george has recently become obsessed with the story charlottes web after having to read it for ms. Review and content information for george by alex gino. The reason this critically acclaimed novel for middle grade readers has attracted some criticism and been challenged multiple times since its relatively recent release is that the main character, george, is transgendered. George by alex gino scholastic press hardcover, 9780545812542, 240 pp. It was such a short, little question, but she couldnt make her mouth form the sounds. The book has been awarded with stonewall book award for.
Alex loves glitter, ice cream, gardening, awefull puns, and stories that. George s book and spread into a spiderweb on the page. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be charlottes web. Dear alex gino im a year old transgender girl i was born a boy but i didnt know i was a girl until i read your book george i loved it so much i was sad whan i finished it and so that is why im here to sand you this i want you to make a sequel to george but call it melissa and it can start whan melissa and kelly is getting home from the zoo and kellys dad sees george in girls. George by alex gino is a sensitive story about a transgender girl who is trapped in the body of a boy and her journey to tell others of her secret this book was quite contentious and was banned in many schools due to the fact that it featured a transgendered child books like this are a great way to start conversations in your household about what transgender means. At first, george tries to keep her true identity a secret, but when their class is having a play of charlottes web, george is motivated to show. Alex ginos middlegrade novel george is a revelation for transgender kids. Dear alex gino im a year old transgender girl i was born a boy but i didnt know i was a girl until i read your book george i loved it so much i was sad whan i finished it and so that is why im here to sand you this i want you to make a sequel to george but call it melissa and it can start whan melissa. Pdf george book by alex gino free download 195 pages. George looks and dresses like a boy, but inside, shes not a boy. Its hard pretending to be a boy, but its even harder when the. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
The new york times alex gino s warm debut novel is a pitchperfect story for younger middle grade. Apr 20, 2020 alex gino is the author of this amazing book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read george scholastic gold. The first edition of the novel was published in august 25th 2015, and was written by alex gino.
George was a winner of the childrens stonewall award, the lambda literary award, and the childrens choice book awards, among a host of others. Georges magazine collection had started by accident. The unforgettable debut from stonewall award winner alex gino. George is a middlegrade book about george, a fourth grader who was born a boy but knows in her heart thats shes a girl.
May 21, 2017 family research council and other christian groups claim the book will confuse kids about gender issues. George joins the scholastic gold line, which features awardwinning and beloved novels. The taunts of a school bully, georges selfdoubts, and her mothers inability to truly hear what george is telling her carry real weight as debut author ginos simple, direct writing. Alex ginos simply and tenderly written story will help kids and parents understand what it feels like to be transgender. George thinks shell have to keep this a secret forever. Written by alex gino, audiobook narrated by jamie clayton.
George by alex gino is a sensitive story about a transgender girl who is trapped in the body of a boy and her journey to tell others of her secret. George wonders about having a surgery he has heard about that completely turn him physically into a girl. Following melissa, a transgender fourth grader who the world calls george, it covers everything from theatre to. Gino is genderqueer and uses singular they pronouns and the honorific mx. Though looking at her on the outside, everyone assumes shes george, a fourth grade boy, she knows deep inside that she is a girl. A timely, touching novel with refreshingly little fanfare. But that is why i caution for kids 10 and up to read this book.
Book about transgender girl breaks ground and stirs. Alex gino never tries too hard to turn this book into a lesson, and there is no attempt to make us cry, but personally i think the subtle sadness, frustration and loneliness of george stopped. She skipped over an article on how to make your own bracelets and another on advice for talking to boys. George really, really, really wants to play charlotte. F ourthgrader melissa sits behind her bedroom door afterschool, her heart pounding as she runs her fingers across the cool, glossy pages of fashion magazines. Debut author alex gino beautifully addresses the struggles of being a transgender youth. George quotes by alex gino meet your next favorite book. She breathed in carefully, trying not to make a sound. This book is not exactly based on gino s life because they are genderqueer, while melissa is a girl. Fiction when people look at george, they think they see a boy. Alex ginos george is an inspiring middle grades read that calls on its young readers to be who you are, but some have found the content of the book offensive because the books young protagonist is transgender. George by alex gino paperback book the parent store.
The novel tells the story of tenyearold george, who is anatomically a boy, but knows she is a girl. Discussion guide discussion guide for george and you dont know everything, jilly p. Parents are divided over a book in a popular student reading. Family research council and other christian groups claim the book will confuse kids about gender issues. Description of george by alex gino pdf george is an interesting book that describes a story about a child, george. George by alex gino and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alex gino never tries too hard to turn this book into a lesson, and there is no attempt to make us cry, but personally i think the subtle sadness, frustration and loneliness of georges tale is what makes it so incredibly powerful and moving. Bold, rainbowcolored words take up the back cover of alex ginos george. Alex loves glitter, ice cream, gardening, awefull puns, and stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of being alive. The word transgender is used midway through, but far more work is done by the simple choice to tell georges story using thirdperson narration and the pronouns she and her. Granted, i am 19 years old and already know pretty well what transgender means but really alex gino put georgemelissas situation in such simple terms that this has to be true. Shes really melissa one of this falls most anticipated books is about a transgender fourthgrader. Gino took that quote to heart and published this unique masterpiece twelve years later. Genderqueer writer alex gino wrote george in response to an unfulfilled, youthful wish for a positive representation of a transgender person.
Sep 09, 2015 alex gino, the genderqueer author whose new middle grade book george features a trans protagonist, spoke to teen site member john hansen about writing a trans character for children, working with. When people look at george, they think they see a boy. The book george, a debut novel for readers between the ages of 8 and 12, has set off a storm within a popular student reading competition in oregon. George explains what transgender means and how its manifested in kids and what it feels like for kids who are trans so simply and in a way that is so easy to understand. Alex gino s simply and tenderly written story will help kids and parents understand what it feels like to be transgender. George september 11, 2018 betsy gomez 5 comments alex ginos george is an inspiring middle grades read that calls on its young readers to be who you are, but some have found the content of the book offensive because the books young protagonist is transgender. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading george scholastic gold. About the author alex gino loves glitter, ice cream, gardening, aweful puns, and stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of being alive.
Alex gino, the genderqueer author whose new middle grade book george features a trans protagonist, spoke to teen site member john hansen about. May 08, 2018 the book george, a debut novel for readers between the ages of 8 and 12, has set off a storm within a popular student reading competition in oregon. Alex gino loves glitter, ice cream, gardening, aweful puns, and stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of being alive. Gino s debut book, george, was the winner of the 2016 stonewall book award as well as the 2016 lambda literary award in the category of lgbt childrensyoung adult. George is a surprisingly innocuous book for something that was bound to court controversy from the very beginning. Shallow breath followed shallow breath until she was dizzy. Sep 03, 2015 george is only in the fourth grade, yet has an understanding of her gender, that despite what her body is saying, she is a female. Sep 08, 2019 george by alex gino is a sensitive story about a transgender girl who is trapped in the body of a boy and her journey to tell others of her secret. George was their first novel, but it is interesting and it will engage the readers from start to end of the page. Alex ginos middlegrade debut novel george is a timely, heartfelt tale of unparalleled courage and friendship. George by alex gino, 9781407170978, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Christian groups slam transgender book george, saying it will only confuse kids. George is only in the fourth grade, yet has an understanding of her gender, that despite what her body is saying, she is a female.
Overall, what the book is about is george is technically a boy, but on the inside she feels more like a girl. Melde dich bei lovelybooks an, entdecke neuen lesestoff. For this reason alone, george will speak to readers from eight to one hundred eight, regardless of background. George was also featured on several best of the year lists. The book appeared in the number five slot on alas top ten challenged books for 2017, and it was also included on the 2016 list. George by alex gino hardcover book the parent store.
This might seem like a theme thats too old for a child of george s age, but alex gino portrayed the childlike innocence that showed george s age. Parents are divided over a book in a popular student. The book appeared in the number five slot on alas top ten challenged books for 2017, and it was also included. But its also drawn some fire in the statewide literary competition. One million moms has called for scholastic to discontinue publishing george, a chapter book intended for kids in grades 3 to 7 and written by queer activist and author alex gino. Aug 27, 2015 author alex gino started writing george well before transgender people began appearing as wellrounded characters on tv shows or the covers of major magazines not to mention having much.
Ginos debut book, george, was the winner of the 2016 stonewall book award 1 2 3 as well as the 2016 lambda literary award in the category of lgbt childrensyoung adult. George hates the body she was born with, gets teased at school, and worries her mother wont accept her if she learns her big secret. Two summers ago, she had noticed an old issue of girls life in the recycling bin at the library. Scholastic book george about transgender child outrages.
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