Description

CRUSHES ARE CONFUSING.

Green is very lucky. They've got a supportive dad, friendly neighbors, and good friends. They've figured out a lot of things... but they can’t figure out what to do about Ronnie.

Ronnie's a boy who's been in Green's class for awhile. He's sweet. Funny. And lately, Green's heart has raced a little faster whenever he's around.

Green is pretty sure about their own feelings. But when it comes to how Ronnie feels, they have ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA.

When Green doesn't get a part in the school musical -- a very untraditional version of The Wizard of Oz -- they join the crew to work alongside Ronnie.Is this a good idea?Green’s about to find out…

About the Author

Alex Gino loves glitter, ice cream, gardening, awe-ful puns, and stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of being alive. Their first novel, Melissa, was a winner of the Children’s Stonewall Award, the Lambda Literary Award, and the Children’s Choice Book Award. For more about Alex, please visit them at alexgino.com.

Praise For…

Praise for Melissa:

Winner of the Stonewall Award

Winner of the Lambda Literary Award

A Children's Choice Book Award

"Profound, moving, and -- as Charlotte would say -- radiant, this book will stay with anyone lucky enough to find it." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Warm, funny, and inspiring." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Praise for You Don't Know Everything, Jilly P!:

"Gino's sophomore effort is every bit as affecting and important as their first." -- School Library Journal, starred review

"Necessary and rewarding." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Praise for Rick:

"An important, innovative, well-plotted book that invites a large readership." -- Booklist, starred review

"Enlightening and important." -- School Library Journal, starred review