The Art Of Being Normal By Lisa Williamson
Publication Date: May 31, 2016
Publisher: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
THE ART OF BEING NORMAL is told from the
perspective of two transgender teenagers – Leo Denton and David Piper. Leo is
new to Eden Park School, and wants nothing more than to start over and move on
from his past identity as Megan Denton. Meanwhile, David is having trouble
telling his parents that he identifies as a girl and beginning his transition
into life as Kate. The two meet and eventually befriend one another, finding
comfort in their shared experiences. The author struck a good balance between
realistically writing about the struggles that a transgender teen may face, and
keeping the story uplifting and hopeful. Although the novel does have gender identity
as a major theme, it focuses more on the general idea of being open to and
accepting diversity, making the story relatable for almost anybody. The
engaging plot line and lovable characters make THE ART OF BEING NORMAL a
great choice for any teen looking to get a basic understanding of issues in
this realm, or simply somebody looking for a good story.
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