Melissa (previously published as GEORGE)

Melissa has a secret: everyone thinks she’s a boy, but she knows she’s a girl. When her class puts on a play of Charlotte’s Web, Melissa wants to play Charlotte more than anything—and with the help of a friend, she begins to show the world who she truly is. This gentle, powerful story has touched hearts around the world.

~ Included for its groundbreaking representation of a transgender girl in middle grade literature and its message of courage, friendship, and being seen for who you are. ~