Books like Lily and Duncan by Donna Gephart
Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy, struggles to feel like a girl in eighth grade, while Dunkin Dorfman, who has recently moved from New Jersey, battles bipolar disorder and a painful secret. A summer encounter brings the two teens together, forging a bond that challenges their fears and expands their understanding of each other. Through humor and heart‑tugging moments, the narrative explores friendship, mental illness, gender identity, and the resilience found in young people’s everyday lives.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Transgender Fiction
Authors: Donna Gephart
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