Lambda Literary Award Winner! âPen is an inspiration to anyone whoâs struggled to be understood, and a vital addition to the growing world of genderqueer protagonists.â âNew York Times Book Review
All Pen wants is to be the kind of girl sheâs always been. So why does everyone have a problem with it?
They think the way she looks and acts means sheâs trying to be a boyâthat she should quit trying to be something sheâs not. If she dresses like a girl, and does what her folks want, it will show respect. If she takes orders and does what her friend Colby wants, it will show her loyalty.
But respect and loyalty, Pen discovers, are empty words. Old-world parents, disintegrating friendships, and strong feelings for other girls drive Pen to see the truthâthat in order to be who she truly wants to be, sheâll have to man up.
M. E. Girardâs Girl Mans Up is perfect for fans of Meredith Russo, Becky Albertalli, Alex Sanchez, and Jaye Robin Brown!
Entertainment Weekly Best YA Book of 2016 * Childrenâs Book Council Books Best Book of 2016 * Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Coming-of-Age Novel of 2016 and Best Teen Book of 2016 with Unforgettable Protagonists * Publishers Weekly Fall 2016 Flying Starts * William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist