If anyone asks, I canĪlways say I found the silver and gold ones on the floor in the gym or something, but probably nobody will. I have a gold one in my backpack, but I always leave the purple and pink ones in my drawer at home with the rest of my art supplies.

Like I’ve never seen it before just to confirm that nobody else would know that the sketch is really a princess. I sketch another triangle dress in my notebook, circle on the top point, thin semicircle of hair. Humanities is the best class of the day, andīesides, it’s no problem for me to take notes and draw at the same time. Finnegan has already given us almost an entire page of notes, more than most teachers, but I don’t mind. I was in third grade when I realized I could draw princesses without anyone knowing and, for more than three years, I’ve been sketching the same thing in the margins of my notebooks at You do this, you’ll be safe, because it looks like you’re just doodling shapes. To add hair, draw kind of a semicircle on top. IF YOU DRAW a triangle with a circle resting on the top point, nobody will be able to tell that it’s a girl in a dress. Will new strength from an unexpected friendship and a caring teacher's wisdom be enough to help Grayson step into the spotlight she was born to inhabit?ĭebut author Ami Polonsky's moving, beautifully-written novel about identity, self-esteem, and friendship shines with the strength of a young person's spirit and the enduring power of acceptance. Despite the risks, Grayson's true self itches to break free. The weight of this secret is crushing, but sharing it would mean facing ridicule, scorn, rejection, or worse. Grayson Sender has been holding onto a secret for what seems like forever: 'he' is a girl on the inside, stuck in the wrong gender's body. What if who you are on the outside doesn't match who you are on the inside? Thank you, Ami Polonsky, for creating this memorable character who will open hearts and minds and very possibly be the miracle that changes lives.' -James Howe, award-winning and best-selling author of The Misfits Its story is so compelling I found myself holding my breath as I read it and so intimate I felt as if what was happening to Grayson was happening to me. 'Tenderly and courageously told, Gracefully Grayson is a small miracle of a book. Don’t miss Ami Polonsky’s stunning new novel, World Made of Glass

Gracefully Grayson by Ami Polonsky