Books like A boy like me by Jennie Wood
Peyton Honeycutt, a transgender boy, enters eighth grade grappling with puberty and identity. After a pivotal meeting with Tara Parks in the school bathroom, he strives to win her affection by excelling in drumming and basketball. Facing Tara's unsupportive mother, school bullies, and broader community prejudice, Peyton learns to stand up for himself and embrace his true self for love and acceptance.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Jennie Wood
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