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Effy feels certain it’s her destiny

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to think critically

this touching coming-of-age middle grade graphic novel debut follows an autistic girl who finds friendship where she least expects it and learns to express her true self in a world where everyone defines her by her differences

provide crucial snapshots of what it's really like to grow up trans or queer in America

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