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Talia discovers her sister is gay. Will it change everything?Grades 4 to 7 middle-grade novel for ages 8-12
by Gail Marlene Schwartz and Lucie Gagnon In My Sister's Girlfriend, 11-year-old Talia struggles to understand and accept her sister's (Jade) sexual identity. Talia is also not too happy that Jade has less time to spend with her since the arrival of Jade's girlfriend, Emily. It's as much a story of opening up and learning to share beloved family members with others as it is about a family coming out. 978-1-989996-11-9; Fiction; paperback $13.95 Release date: October 15, 2022 |
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My Sister's Girlfriend was chosen as one of the top
Canadian middle grade books to watch for in fall 2022. https://www.cbc.ca/books/36-canadian-middle-grade-books-to-watch-for-in-fall-2022-1.6595261 |
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Reviews
"A heartwarming story to help children understand the coming-out process of those they love. My Sister’s Girlfriend is as much a story about a family coming out, as it is about a young girl opening up and learning to share a beloved family member with others." LS Stone, author of What’s in it for ME?
"Talia is a likeable character who has lost her mother and is very close to her sister, Jade. When she discovers that her sister has a girlfriend, she struggles with acceptance of this new relationship. This well-written book is a positive introduction for readers who are not part of the LGBTQ+ community. Acceptance is the key theme - not just of others but ourselves.”
Chantal Hughes, author in Breaking Boundaries- LGBTQ2 Writers Coming Out and Into Canada
"Finally, a middle grade LGBTQ+ book! My grade 5 readers love this book. The preview copy of My Sister’s Girlfriend is in great demand; there is a waiting list to read it. My students are already asking if there is going to a follow-up book. Highly recommended.” Lesley Bell, librarian
"Talia is a likeable character who has lost her mother and is very close to her sister, Jade. When she discovers that her sister has a girlfriend, she struggles with acceptance of this new relationship. This well-written book is a positive introduction for readers who are not part of the LGBTQ+ community. Acceptance is the key theme - not just of others but ourselves.”
Chantal Hughes, author in Breaking Boundaries- LGBTQ2 Writers Coming Out and Into Canada
"Finally, a middle grade LGBTQ+ book! My grade 5 readers love this book. The preview copy of My Sister’s Girlfriend is in great demand; there is a waiting list to read it. My students are already asking if there is going to a follow-up book. Highly recommended.” Lesley Bell, librarian
Authors: Gail Marlene Schwartz and Lucie Gagnon
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Gail Marlene Schwartz and Lucie Gagnon are writers, mothers, queer women, and best friends. Lucie loves drawing, game night with her family, and the feel of a chickadee in her hand. Gail is passionate about learning the cello, making collage books, and going kamikaze sledding with her son. Gagnon is retired from the Montreal Library System; Gail lives in both Montreal and Vermont, USA. (Available for school and other presentations)
www.LuGaLit.com, www.gailmarleneschwartz.com |
