Now I want donuts..(Lily and Dunkin)
Gephart, D. (2016) Lily and Dunkin . New York , NY: Delacorte Press Tim isn’t like most other boys. Tim though physically a boy, feels he is a girl. His chosen name is Lily. He’s trying on one of his mother’s dresses when his father comes home with groceries. Lily runs out to the car to help her dad. Her dad tries to shoo her inside, worrying someone might see her. Someone does. A boy with a Dunkin Donuts bag is walking down the sidewalk and sees them. Lily waves. The boy smiles and waves back. The boy’s name is Norbert, but he doesn’t like that name. He’s just moved to South Florida with his Mom and is living with Bubbie, his grandmother. His Dad is elsewhere. Moving is tough. Florida is hotter than Hades, especially compared to New Jersey. Norbert is also worried about school. He’s giant and Hairy, and with a name like Norbert, he’s afraid to get picked on. ...