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Weekend Pick for August 19, 2022

8/19/2022

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Weekend Pick for August 19, 2022

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Katie Sluiter

None of the Above by I. W. Gregorio

Every spring I survey my eighth graders on what types of books they would like to see more of in my classroom library and curriculum. The past couple years students have made their wishes for more LGBTQ+ stories known. This summer I have worked to add some new titles to my classroom library, but I thought I would share one that is routinely checked out each year: None of the Above by I.W. Gregorio.

While I have many books featuring characters who identify as part of the LGBTQ community, this is the only one that has a character who is intersex. The main character, Kristin, is one of the most popular girls in school; she is a star on the track team, has a full scholarship to college, is dating one of the most popular guys in school, and is just voted homecoming queen. After a visit to the doctor, Kristin finds out that while she outwardly looks like a girl, she has male chromosomes and “parts”.
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I. W. Gregorio
While Kristin is confused and figuring out how to deal with her body and her new knowledge, her “diagnosis” is leaked and becomes the topic of all the gossip at her school. None of The Above creates a window into a little talked about portion of the LGBTQ community while dispelling myths and stereotypes.

I wish there were more books that tackled this topic for teens who are struggling with their own identities.
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    Curators for the Weekend Picks

    Leilya Pitre
    Leilya taught English as a foreign language in the Ukraine and ELA/English in public schools in the US. Her research interests include teacher preparation, clinical experiences, secondary school teaching, and teaching and research of Young Adult and multicultural literature. Together with her friend and colleague, Mike Cook, she co-authored a two-volume edition of Teaching Universal Themes Through Young Adult Novels (2021). ​
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    Cammie Jo Lawton
    Cammie is a current doctoral student at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and serves the Center for Children and Young Adult Literature as a graduate research assistant. She is especially interested in how YA can affect readers, create empathy and possibly shift thinking. 
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    Nikki Bylina-Streets
    Nikki is a elementary librarian who just keeps reading YA literature. She is a constant advocate for reading at every level. You can also follow her through her ​Instagram account dedicated to my school library work. @thislibraryrocks
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