"A must-read monument

this affectionate volume imbues a classic 'be yourself' narrative with gender-expansive affirmations

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A Buzzfeed Best YA Book of 2017

but some lessons linger

The Giver C. G. Esperanza "A must-read monumentIn Lois Lowrys Newbery Medalwinning classic, twelve year old Jonas lives in a seemingly ideal world. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver does he begin to understand the dark secrets behind his fragile community. Life in the community where Jonas lives is idyllic. Designated birthmothers produce newchildren, who are assigned to appropriate family units. Citizens are assigned their partners and their jobs. No one thinks to ask