Books like Little fish by Casey Plett
Wendy Reimer, a thirty‑year‑old trans woman living in Winnipeg, stumbles upon clues suggesting that her late grandfather, a devout Mennonite farmer, might have also been transgender. Initially skeptical, Wendy is drawn deeper into her family's history as she and her friends navigate the complexities of their lives and identities. The novel explores intergenerational connections, the challenges of coming to terms with hidden truths, and the way personal discoveries reshape one’s sense of self and belonging.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Transgender Fiction
Authors: Casey Plett
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