If You’re a Kid Like Gavin

The True Story of a Young Trans Activist

By Kyle Lukoff, J Yang, Gavin Grimm

A celebratory and empowering story from young trans activist Gavin Grimm, two-time Stonewall Award-winning and Newbery Honor-winning author Kyle Lukoff, and illustrator J Yang follows the true story of how a young boy stood up for himself—and made history along the way.  A Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Best Book of the Year!

When you’re a kid like Gavin Grimm, you know yourself best. And Gavin knew that he was a boy—even if others saw him as a girl. But when his school took away his right to something as simple as using the boy’s restroom, Gavin knew he had a big decision to make.

Because there are always more choices than the ones others give you.

Gavin chose to correct others when they got his pronouns wrong. He asked to be respected. He stood up for himself. Gavin proved that his school had violated his constitutional rights and had the Supreme Court uphold his case—bringing about a historic win for trans rights. There are many kids out there, some just like Gavin Grimm, and they might even be you.

What choices will you make?

ISBN: 9780063057562
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Jul 12, 2022
List price: $24.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 9.350 in (w) x 11.350 in (h) x 0.550 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / LGBTQ+
BISAC 2: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Social Activists
BISAC 3: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism
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Kyle Lukoff

Biography

Kyle Lukoff is the author of the Stonewall Award–winning When Aidan Became a Brother, the middle grade novel Too Bright to See, and many other books for young readers. A former school librarian, he lives and writes in Brooklyn.

J Yang

Biography

J Yang is a trans illustrator who has pet shrimp and a few nice pairs of socks. He thinks Gavin Grimm’s cat is pretty neat.

Gavin Grimm

Biography

Gavin Grimm is a young adult trans activist. His journey began in 2015 when his high school in Gloucester, Virginia, banned him from the boys’ bathroom because he is trans. Since then, Gavin has been working in the trans community to raise awareness and education for everyone.

A celebratory and empowering story from young trans activist Gavin Grimm, two-time Stonewall Award-winning and Newbery Honor-winning author Kyle Lukoff, and illustrator J Yang follows the true story of how a young boy stood up for himself—and made history along the way.  A Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Best Book of the Year!

When you’re a kid like Gavin Grimm, you know yourself best. And Gavin knew that he was a boy—even if others saw him as a girl. But when his school took away his right to something as simple as using the boy’s restroom, Gavin knew he had a big decision to make.

Because there are always more choices than the ones others give you.

Gavin chose to correct others when they got his pronouns wrong. He asked to be respected. He stood up for himself. Gavin proved that his school had violated his constitutional rights and had the Supreme Court uphold his case—bringing about a historic win for trans rights. There are many kids out there, some just like Gavin Grimm, and they might even be you.

What choices will you make?

ISBN: 9780063057562
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Jul 12, 2022
List price: $24.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 9.350 in (w) x 11.350 in (h) x 0.550 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / LGBTQ+
BISAC 2: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Social Activists
BISAC 3: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Kyle Lukoff

Biography

Kyle Lukoff is the author of the Stonewall Award–winning When Aidan Became a Brother, the middle grade novel Too Bright to See, and many other books for young readers. A former school librarian, he lives and writes in Brooklyn.

J Yang

Biography

J Yang is a trans illustrator who has pet shrimp and a few nice pairs of socks. He thinks Gavin Grimm’s cat is pretty neat.

Gavin Grimm

Biography

Gavin Grimm is a young adult trans activist. His journey began in 2015 when his high school in Gloucester, Virginia, banned him from the boys’ bathroom because he is trans. Since then, Gavin has been working in the trans community to raise awareness and education for everyone.