So Hard to Say
Xio is a sweet and exuberant L.A. girl who has a major crush on the new, shy boy James. Only problem is, James doesn't like Xio; he likes another boy instead! This is a gently humorous, sensitive, and positive book about friendship, identity, and budding romantic relationships, both gay and straight. Recommended for middle school on up!
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I enjoyed this one as well. Sanchez is very talented and does a wonderful job of portraying awkwardness filled with heart.
Do you also know ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY NOT by David LaRochelle? You mention there aren't many middle school-aged LGBTQ boks out there. APN is one of the best I know (largely because it eerily mirrors many of my own experiences).