{"product_id":"9781250073631","title":"Alex As Well","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAlex As Well\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Alyssa Brugman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlex is ready for things to change, in a big way. Everyone seems to think she's a boy, but for Alex the whole boy\/girl thing isn't as simple as either\/or, and when she decides girl is closer to the truth, no one knows how to react, least of all her parents. Undeterred, Alex begins to create a new identity for herself: ditching one school, enrolling in another, and throwing out most of her clothes. But the other Alex-the boy Alex-has a lot to say about that. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeartbreaking and droll in equal measures, \u003ci\u003eAlex As Well \u003c\/i\u003eby Alyssa Brugman is a brilliantly told story about being intersex, exploring gender and sexuality, navigating friendships, and finding a place to belong.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This book tackles the delicate topic of being intersex and gives a lot of insight into the problems associated with it, while still being a very enjoyable fiction read.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Readers of authors such as John Green will devour this novel.” —\u003ci\u003eJunior Bookseller \u0026amp; Publisher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book tackles the delicate topic of being intersex and gives a lot of insight into the problems associated with it, while still being a very enjoyable fiction read.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The story of biological intersex experience is rarely told, and this one is well related, with balanced attention to the challenges it poses for parents, peers, and the intersex person; the inclusion of characters who respect the stops, starts, missteps and courage of teens negotiating their gender identities adds an additional layer of sensitivity.” —\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This slim but thought-provoking Australian import follows a 14-year-old intersex teen making the transition to being a girl.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Brugman tackles a sensitive issue with grace and grit . . . This work is best suited for fans of problem novels, teens struggling with identity issues of all kinds, and readers looking for a good contemporary fiction title that has teeth.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Confronting, thought-provoking and often surprisingly amusing, \u003ci\u003eAlex As Well\u003c\/i\u003e is an amazingly powerful story of a young woman in conflict.” —\u003ci\u003eKids' Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Alex is a winning character.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Brugman's beautiful writing offers . . . fearless honesty as well as . . . strong insight and a delightful sense of humour. . . . Readers of authors such as John Green will devour this novel.” —\u003ci\u003eJunior Bookseller \u0026amp; Publisher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-listed ALA Rainbow Project Book List (2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250073631\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40621741637838,"sku":"9781250073631","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_41b51922-0daa-4ef1-971a-42ad44c79e86.jpg?v=1638495647","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250073631","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}