![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Readers will feel the tension as Amos and his friends fight discrimination to bring the project to fruition. Amos learns about Albert while he is researching LBGTQIA+ Americans throughout history, seeking representation of people like him from the past and hoping to win the Living History Park’s exhibition competition. Cashier, a Civil War soldier who, in the present day, might have identified as a trans man. Amos tells his story from his own point of view interspersed with letters to Albert D.J. But their relationship faces some challenges, including Ben’s religious family. There they meet Ben, who becomes a fast friend to the duo and a burgeoning romanntic interest for Amos. Amos, who is white, volunteers as a reenactor at the Living History Park along with his best friend, Chloe, who is Black. Gr 5 Up–A well-written coming-of-age novel that encompasses many valuable topics-discrimination, teen relationships, friendship, the LGBTQIA+ community, and underrepresented history into one wonderful story. ![]()
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