Eleven-year-old Rick Ramsey has generally gone along with everybody, just not making waves, even though he is increasingly uncomfortable with his father's jokes about girls, and his best friend's explicit talk about sex; but now in middle school he discovers the Rainbow Spectrum club, where kids of many genders and identities can express themselves--and maybe among them he can find new friends and discover his own identity, which may just be to opt out of sex altogether.
A gentle introduction to identity exploration. I especially liked the multi-generational storyline, a reminder that our elders have gone through this too. The overall theme, that it's okay to question who we are becoming and not have an answer right away, will be reassuring to young readers and parents alike.
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Add a CommentA gentle introduction to identity exploration. I especially liked the multi-generational storyline, a reminder that our elders have gone through this too. The overall theme, that it's okay to question who we are becoming and not have an answer right away, will be reassuring to young readers and parents alike.
I returned this book about one month ago, please check on shelf. Thanks
A great follow up to "George". "Rick" explores and explains what identifying as asexual means to a middle grade boy.