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Jamie (A Novel)
Published by Yellow Jacket
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
There's a place for everyone, you've just got to find it. Jamie is a beautiful and uplifting story about how to make your own place in a world that doesn't think you fit.
"Excels at being educational without sacrificing charm, humor, or excitement." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
"Essential addition to the growing cannon of queer literature for young people. For readers who enjoy Alex Gino, Kyle Lukoff, or A. J. Sass." Booklist
Jamie Rambeau is a happy 11-year-old, nonbinary kid who loves hanging out with their two best friends, Daisy and Ash. But when the trio find out that their local middle schools separate into a school for boys and a school for girls, their friendship suddenly seems at risk. And when Jamie realizes no one has thought about where they are going to go, they decide to take matters into their own hands.
As the friends' efforts to raise awareness eventually become a rooftop protest against the binary rules for the local schools, Jamie realizes that if they don't figure out a way forward, they could lose both their friends forever.
Published in partnership with media advocacy organization GLAAD, this empowering book positively represents LGBTQ families.
"Excels at being educational without sacrificing charm, humor, or excitement." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
"Essential addition to the growing cannon of queer literature for young people. For readers who enjoy Alex Gino, Kyle Lukoff, or A. J. Sass." Booklist
Jamie Rambeau is a happy 11-year-old, nonbinary kid who loves hanging out with their two best friends, Daisy and Ash. But when the trio find out that their local middle schools separate into a school for boys and a school for girls, their friendship suddenly seems at risk. And when Jamie realizes no one has thought about where they are going to go, they decide to take matters into their own hands.
As the friends' efforts to raise awareness eventually become a rooftop protest against the binary rules for the local schools, Jamie realizes that if they don't figure out a way forward, they could lose both their friends forever.
Published in partnership with media advocacy organization GLAAD, this empowering book positively represents LGBTQ families.
Product Details
- Publisher: Yellow Jacket (May 28, 2024)
- Length: 240 pages
- ISBN13: 9781499816808
- Grades: 3 - 7
- Ages: 8 - 12
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Raves and Reviews
Excels at being educational without sacrificing charm, humor, or excitement.
– Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
Essential addition to the growing cannon of queer literature for young people. For readers who enjoy Alex Gino, Kyle Lukoff, or A. J. Sass.
– Booklist
In the warm novel Jamie, a student who's marginalized at school remains unapologetic about their gender identity, fighting to gain recognition.
– Foreword
A sensitive, moving 9+ story about fighting for acceptance and change.
– Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian UK
An inspirational story of a young person finding the strength and resilience to be exactly who they are when faced with a difficult choice.
– Emma Dunn and Helen Symington, The Scotsman
Centred around heart-warming characters, Jamie is an absolute must-read for young LGBTQ+ kids.
– Zoya Raza-Sheikh, Gay Times
Thought-provoking, funny and sweet, this is a great book about school, family and sticking up for yourself.
– Sarah Webb, Irish Independent
Nothing meaningful was ever won without protest - and allies.
– Kitty Empire, The Observer UK, Best New Chapter Books
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