Gracefully Grayson

Gracefully Grayson by Ami Polonsky

Overview: Grayson is a transgendered girl who throughout the book becomes her true self. She lives in Chicago with her aunt and uncle. Although Grayson is a bit conflicted with telling others her secret, she has the support of her teacher and friend. Grayson, like many LGBTQ students, deals with bullies and disapproval form other adults. 

Target Audience: 5th grade and up students who identify as LGBTQ.

Reading Level (according to amazon.com):
Age Range 10-14
Grade Level 5-9

Overall Rating 27/28:

-I rated Gracefully Grayson 3/4 in relatability because not many students can understand transgenderism or know someone who is trangender. It will help them think critically of the struggles people who identify as LGBTQ go through and what goes on inside in their minds which is why I rated it 4/4 in critical thinking.

-I rated the book 4/4 in theme/storyline because it depicts the reality of young students who are transgendered. From the bullying, to the struggle of coming to terms with the reality of their situation.

Literary Elements:
-Point of view: first person
-Characterization
-Conflict

 Polonsky, A. (2014). Gracefully Grayson. New York, NY: Hyperion.