Ben has finally gathered the courage to come out to their parents as nonbinary. But what should be the people who love them most in the world, refuse to accept Ben’s identity. They’re quick to kick Ben out, leaving them lost and alone. They have no choice but to call their estranged sister Hannah and try to cope with their parent’s painful rejection. While completing their senior year of high school, Ben finds a companion in Nathan, a charismatic classmate. For the first time since their parent’s betrayal, Ben feels like they can safely come out to someone. Could what starts out as a friendship turn into something more? This coming of age novel addresses themes like gender identity, anxiety and love, fueling open discourse in the classroom about mental health and interpersonal relationships.

Novel · United States · 2019