Gracefully Grayson

Grayson, born male but identifying as female, hides her true identity until she tries out for the school play as the female lead. She struggles with the fall-out, including bullying at school and at home, until she accepts herself and lives according to her true gender identity. This novel for grades 6-8 deals sensitively and honestly with the struggles people face when who they are doesn’t match what other people think they should be. Suitable for independent reading or a lit circle, the novel deals with self-identity, self-image, stereotypes, and bullying.