J is a trans boy who is just coming out to his friends and family.
Publisher’s Description:
“An inspiring story of self-discovery, of choosing to stand up for yourself, and of finding your own path – readers will recognize a part of themselves in J’s struggle to love his true self.
“Hola, Jeni.”
J spun. His stomach clenched hard, as though he’d been hit. It was just the neighbor lady, Mercedes. J couldn’t muster a hello back, not now; he didn’t care that she’d tell his mom he’d been rude. She should know better. Nobody calls me Jeni anymore.
J always felt different. He was certain that eventually everyone would understand who he really was: a boy mistakenly born as a girl. Yet as he grew up, his body began to betray him; eventually J stopped praying to wake up a “real boy” and started covering up his body, keeping himself invisible – from his family, from his friends…from the world. But after being deserted by the best friend he thought would always be by his side, J decides that he’s done hiding – it’s time to be who he really is. And this time he is determined not to give up, no matter the cost.
An inspiring story of self-discovery, of choosing to stand up for yourself, and of finding your own path – readers will recognize a part of themselves in J’s struggle to love his true self. “
Genre: Contemporary
Representation:
Gender:
Trans boys: J
Sexual Orientation:
J is heterosexual.
Romantic Orientation:
J is heteromantic
Race/Ethnicity:
J is Latinx and Jewish
Trigger Warnings:
Sexual Assault
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Additional Notes:
J is lesbophobic and misogynistic.