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George https://www.amazon.com/George-Alex-Gino/dp/0545812542 Gino, A.  (2015).  George.   New York, NY:  Scholastic Press. Summary:  Melissa is a trans girls ready to tell the world about her desire to express herself the way she has always felt.  Trying to hide her feelings and curiosities becomes easier after she shares information about herself to her family, close friend Kelly, and soon her school mates.  Although not easily done, Melissa still has obstacles to overcome one day at a time. Response:  George  is a "progressive middle school fiction novel" as stated by www.alexgino.com website.  There will be another book out soon by Alex Gino next year. Visit Alex Gino's website and learn more about the author. http://www.alexgino.com/george/ Rosa https://www.amazon.com/Rosa-Nikki-Giovanni/dp/0312376022 Giovanni, N.  (2005).  Rosa.   New York, NY:  Henry Holt and Company. ...

The Watsons Go To Birmingham https://www.amazon.com/Watsons-Birmingham-1963-Newbery-Honor-Book/dp/0385321759/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Curtis, C.P.   (1995).  The Watsons Go To Birmingham.  New York, NY:  DeLaCorte Press. Summary:  Kenny is a young boy watching life happen through the actions of his older brother Byron.  Decisions have to be made about a visit to Birmingham, Alabama to visit their grandmither Sans.  After some time there, difficult events happen that make Kenny wonder about why people do harmful things to other people, which gets directly related to civil rights. Response:  Making it through the beginnings of the civil rights movement must have been scary and frustrating at the same time.  I'm glad to read that the characters in the book were unharmed and move forward with their lives. Compare the movie to the book.  Which one do you like the best?  Is the movie missing ...