George by Alex Gino

The 2021 Fox Cities Reads book is George by Alex Gino.                  

The book is about a transgender fourth-grader who increasingly learns to be herself and to tell others about herself. Along the way, she finds many supportive advocates, including a best friend.

Check this book out from the library in regular or large print, or listen to the audiobook. Fox Cities libraries will hold events throughout the spring related to this book, including book discussions.

Be sure to visit the Reads website during the next few months for more information. Join these conversations on Facebook @FoxCitiesBookFestival:

Tuesday, March 16, at 6:30pm —Trans 101 with author and lecturer Helen Boyd 

Thursday, April 1 at 10:00am —  George Virtual Book Discussion at Menasha Public Library   Join the Conversation

Tuesday, April 6, at 6:00pm — Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth. A virtual program offered by Diverse and Resilient

Thursday, April 15, at 6:30pm — Virtual visit with the author

The goal of every shared community reading experience provided by Fox Cities Reads is to encourage people in our communities to read, think, talk, listen and grow together.