Stay Gold

Debut author Tobly McSmith delivers a coming-of-age teen love story about a transgender boy who's going stealth at his new Texas high school and a cisgender girl who is drawn to him, even as she's counting down the days until graduation. Perfect for fans of David Levithan, Becky Albertalli, and Jenny Han.
Pony plans to fly under the radar this year. Tired of getting too much attention at his old school after coming out as transgender, he's hoping for a fresh start as a Hillcrest High senior. But it's hard to live your best life with the threat of exposure lurking around every corner.
Georgia is beginning to think there's more to life than cheerleading. She just wants to keep a low profile until graduation . . . which is why she promised herself that dating is a nonstarter for the foreseeable future.
Then, on the very first day of classes, the new guy and the cheerleader lock eyes...
In this moving, honest debut from Tobly McSmith, one transformative relationship opens the eyes of a whole town?and opens the door for Pony and Georgia to celebrate their truths, even when it feels hard.

Info autore

Tobly McSmith is the co-creator/writer of seven somewhat successful musical parodies, including Friends! The Musical Parody. Tobly was born in Texas. He now lives in New York City with his two cats, Buster and Bananas McSmith. Tobly is proud to be transgender.

Riassunto

Debut author Tobly McSmith delivers a coming-of-age teen love story about a transgender boy who’s going stealth at his new Texas high school and a cisgender girl who is drawn to him, even as she’s counting down the days until graduation.

Testo aggiuntivo

"[A] compelling #OwnVoices story that is populated by sympathetic characters."

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Tobly McSmith
• Editore: Quill Tree Books
• Lingue: Inglese
• Raccomandazione d'eta': 14 anni
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.08.2021
• EAN: 9780062943187
• ISBN: 978-0-06-294318-7
• Pagine: 384
• Dimensioni: 135 mm x 203 mm x 22 mm
• Categorie: Libri per bambini e per ragazzi > Libri per ragazzi da 12 anni; Libri per bambini e per ragazzi > Saggi / saggi illustrati > Uomo; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Coming of Age, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Assimilation, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQ+, Relating to LGBTQ+ people, Interest age: from c 12 years, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Romance / LGBTQ+, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Abuse, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Assimilation *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Coming of Age *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Romance / LGBTQ+, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories