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Lily and Dunkin

By Donna Gephart

By Donna Gephart

By Donna Gephart

By Donna Gephart

By Donna Gephart

By Donna Gephart

By Donna Gephart
Read by Ryan Gesell, Michael Crouch and Donna Gephart

By Donna Gephart
Read by Ryan Gesell, Michael Crouch and Donna Gephart

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May 01, 2018 | ISBN 9780553536775 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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May 03, 2016 | ISBN 9780553536744 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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May 03, 2016 | 528 Minutes | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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    About Lily and Dunkin

    NAMED  ONE OF THE BEST KIDS BOOKS OF THE YEAR by NPR  • New York Public Library • JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION • GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS

    For readers who enjoyed Wonder and Counting by 7’s, award-winning author Donna Gephart crafts a compelling story about two remarkable young people: Lily, a transgender girl, and Dunkin, a boy dealing with bipolar disorder. Their powerful journey, perfect for fans of Wonder, will shred your heart, then stitch it back together with kindness, humor, bravery, and love.
    Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you’re in the eighth grade.
     
    Dunkin Dorfman, birth name Norbert Dorfman, is dealing with bipolar disorder and has just moved from the New Jersey town he’s called home for the past thirteen years. This would be hard enough, but the fact that he is also hiding from a painful secret makes it even worse. 
     
    One summer morning, Lily Jo McGrother meets Dunkin Dorfman, and their lives forever change.

    About Lily and Dunkin

    NAMED  ONE OF THE BEST KIDS BOOKS OF THE YEAR by NPR  • New York Public Library • JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION • GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS

    For readers who enjoyed Wonder and Counting by 7’s, award-winning author Donna Gephart crafts a compelling story about two remarkable young people: Lily, a transgender girl, and Dunkin, a boy dealing with bipolar disorder. Their powerful journey, perfect for fans of Wonder, will shred your heart, then stitch it back together with kindness, humor, bravery, and love.
    Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you’re in the eighth grade.
     
    Dunkin Dorfman, birth name Norbert Dorfman, is dealing with bipolar disorder and has just moved from the New Jersey town he’s called home for the past thirteen years. This would be hard enough, but the fact that he is also hiding from a painful secret makes it even worse. 
     
    One summer morning, Lily Jo McGrother meets Dunkin Dorfman, and their lives forever change.

    About Lily and Dunkin

    NAMED  ONE OF THE BEST KIDS BOOKS OF THE YEAR by NPR  • New York Public Library • JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION • GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS

    For readers who enjoyed Wonder and Counting by 7’s, award-winning author Donna Gephart crafts a compelling story about two remarkable young people: Lily, a transgender girl, and Dunkin, a boy dealing with bipolar disorder. Their powerful journey, perfect for fans of Wonder, will shred your heart, then stitch it back together with kindness, humor, bravery, and love.
    Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you’re in the eighth grade.
     
    Dunkin Dorfman, birth name Norbert Dorfman, is dealing with bipolar disorder and has just moved from the New Jersey town he’s called home for the past thirteen years. This would be hard enough, but the fact that he is also hiding from a painful secret makes it even worse. 
     
    One summer morning, Lily Jo McGrother meets Dunkin Dorfman, and their lives forever change.

    About Lily and Dunkin

    NAMED  ONE OF THE BEST KIDS BOOKS OF THE YEAR by NPR  • New York Public Library • JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION • GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS

    For readers who enjoyed Wonder and Counting by 7’s, award-winning author Donna Gephart crafts a compelling story about two remarkable young people: Lily, a transgender girl, and Dunkin, a boy dealing with bipolar disorder. Their powerful journey, perfect for fans of Wonder, will shred your heart, then stitch it back together with kindness, humor, bravery, and love.
    Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you’re in the eighth grade.
     
    Dunkin Dorfman, birth name Norbert Dorfman, is dealing with bipolar disorder and has just moved from the New Jersey town he’s called home for the past thirteen years. This would be hard enough, but the fact that he is also hiding from a painful secret makes it even worse. 
     
    One summer morning, Lily Jo McGrother meets Dunkin Dorfman, and their lives forever change.

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    About Donna Gephart

    Donna Gephart writes award-winning, humorous middle grade novels from her home in South Florida.  She’s a popular speaker at schools, libraries and conferences.  Learn more at <a href=”http://www.donnagephart.com”>donnagephart.com</a>.

    About Donna Gephart

    Donna Gephart writes award-winning, humorous middle grade novels from her home in South Florida.  She’s a popular speaker at schools, libraries and conferences.  Learn more at <a href=”http://www.donnagephart.com”>donnagephart.com</a>.

    About Donna Gephart

    Donna Gephart writes award-winning, humorous middle grade novels from her home in South Florida.  She’s a popular speaker at schools, libraries and conferences.  Learn more at <a href=”http://www.donnagephart.com”>donnagephart.com</a>.

    About Donna Gephart

    Donna Gephart writes award-winning, humorous middle grade novels from her home in South Florida.  She’s a popular speaker at schools, libraries and conferences.  Learn more at <a href=”http://www.donnagephart.com”>donnagephart.com</a>.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Yearling
    May 01, 2018 | 352 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780553536775

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    May 03, 2016 | 352 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780553536744

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    May 03, 2016 | 352 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780553536768

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $23.00
    Published by Listening Library
    May 03, 2016 | 528 Minutes | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780451481955
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    Praise

    One of YALSA’s Best Fiction for Young Adults
    One of YALSA’s Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
    One of ALA’s Rainbow Book List — GLBTQ Books for Children & Teens
    Rainbow Awards Winner of Best Transgender Book 
    An Indie Next Pick

    “Gephart clearly has a lot of heart, and she tells their stories with compassion.” —Kirkus

    “A thoughtfully and sensitively written work of character-driven fiction that dramatically addresses two important subjects that deserve more widespread attention.” —Booklist, starred review

    “Gephart sympathetically contrasts the physical awkwardness, uncertainty, and longings of these two outsiders during a few tightly-plotted months, building to a crescendo of revelation…[A] valuable portrait of two teenagers whose journeys are just beginning.” —PW

    “Gephart has written a story that will speak not just to one specific community, but to humanity as a whole… This would be a fantastic addition to any middle grade library collection, and is highly recommended for all ages.” —VOYA
     
    “Lily and Dunkin is a delight. Here’s a book for anyone who’s ever struggled with being different–or anyone who’s ever loved someone who bears the burden of difference. . . . Crucial, heart-breaking, and inspiring.” —Jennifer Finney Boylan, author of She’s Not There and Stuck in the Middle with You

    Awards

    California Young Reader Medal WINNER 2020

    Connecticut Nutmeg Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2019

    Georgia Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2017

    Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award NOMINEE 2019

    Amazon Top 20: Children’s & YA Books SELECTION 2016

    American Library Association’s Reluctant Reader Award SELECTION 2017

    Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children’s and Teens SELECTION 2017

    Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books SELECTION 2016

    Okra Picks SELECTION 2016

    Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers SELECTION 2017

    YALSA Best Books for Young Adults SELECTION 2017

    Harry S. Truman Book Award AWARD 2018

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