the fossils she’s meant to be diligently studying are pushed to the side—along with the breakup

If the boys make it through this infamous day

scientific discoveries and technological inventions from Indigenous North Americans

Emile is not shy—he is quiet

Joy, to the World Andie Powers the fossils she’s meant toA young Dumplin meets Melissa in this joyful and energetic middle grade novel about a twelve year old girl living her life to the fullest, celebrating her love for sports and fighting for her right to cheer. Joy, a twelve year old trans girl, just moved to Texas with her mother and older brother. Her family has accepted Joy as the girl she is early in her transition, with little fuss, leaving Joy to explore her love of sports, competition, teamwork,