It reads “For trans and nonbinary youth: You’re beautiful. Actually, before the beginning: The dedication page. Don’t forget to order them or request that your local library buy them! Now, without further ado, read on for our group discussion of the book - and comment to let us know your thoughts on the book! (Note: There will be spoilers.) We’re super excited for these three books. In addition, three wonderful debut YA books by Black authors released just yesterday! They are: If you can, we hope you’ll attend a protest, hold your elected officials accountable, or donate to a local bail fund, mutual aid fund, and/or organizations working to create a more just society and end police brutality. We’d be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge what is happening right now in America. It’s such an incredible book, and the perfect read to kick off Pride Month! You can order it here, and check out an excerpt here. ‘S mart and engaging.A bright spot for us this month has been reading Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender. ‘An unforgettable story.’ ALA Booklist (starred review) ‘B oldly empathic, hopeful, and full of love.’ Publisher’s Weekly ‘An essential purchase.’ SLJ (starred review) ‘Perfectly balances hardship, hope and happiness.’ Nic Stone, bestselling author of Dear Martin
‘Bold, empathetic coming-of-age story.’ The Bookseller
Teens need this one.’ Casey McQuiston, bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue ‘An intricate love story for the ages.’ CNN Underscored ‘This book is a gift, from start to finish.’ Becky Albertalli, bestselling author of Simon vs. ‘Definitely not a book to be missed.’ Buzzfeed īut as he navigates his complicated feelings, Felix begins a journey of questioning and self-discovery that helps redefine his most important relationship: how he feels about himself.įelix Ever After is an honest and layered story about identity, falling in love, and recognising the love you deserve. What he didn’t count on: his catfish scenario landing him in a quasi–love triangle. When an anonymous student begins sending him transphobic messages – after publicly posting Felix’s deadname alongside images of him before he transitioned – Felix comes up with a plan for revenge. What’s worse is that, even though he is proud of his identity, Felix also secretly fears that he’s one marginalisation too many – Black, queer and transgender – to ever get his own happily-ever-after. He desperately wants to know what it’s like and why it seems so easy for everyone but him to find someone. From award–winning author Kacen Callender comes a revelatory YA novel about a transgender teen grappling with identity and self-discovery while falling in love for the first time.įelix Love has never been in love – and, yes, he’s painfully aware of the irony.
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