Lily and Dunkin
Gephart, D. (2016). Lily and Dunkin. NY: Delecorte. Lily's name at birth was Timothy. Now that Lily is going into the eighth grade she wants to be brave and dress like a girl and use her girl name. Her mother and sister accept this, but she has to get her father to. Dunkin, the new kid, is bipolar. Dunkin wants to be Lily's friend, but the guys on the basketball team wouldn't approve. This story has two major topics that young adults are facing: transgender and mental illness. I liked both characters very much. Lily is so brave to be her real self despite the risks. I related to Dunkin's story, because my own son has emotional problems. I think that the book will make young adults more thoughtful of people who are transgender and the difficulties they face. For my son, and everyone who faces mental illness, I hope people will be more understanding the hardship of having to deal with being bipolar. Books like this should evoke empathy. Readers will like that both characters get the medical treatment they need to make them happy. Friendship can be the best medicine.
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