“If you’ve ever been curious about the triumphs and frustrations of a trans girl’s life, this is the novel you want. You’ll celebrate with Jennie as she becomes more and more confident in her true self and finds steadfast support and love in her mom and Gabby. Jennie’s transformation is one to behold.” – Kirstin Cronn-Mills, Stonewall Book Award-winning author of Beautiful Music for Ugly Children and Transgender Lives: Complex Stories, Complex Voices.

“Jennie’s coming-of-age story feels like a best friend sharing the daily realities of transitioning: the euphoria, the trials, and everything in between. Tender and grounded, this is a beautiful addition to the trans YA canon and a lifeline for trans teens and those who love them.” – Isaac Fitzsimons, critically acclaimed author of The Passing Playbook and Astra Fox and the Rise of the Wonderworkers.

“when i was young | i never kept a journal | i never spoke of the feelings i felt when i was a teenager | certainly didn’t document it | am’s book feels like the journal i never wrote | with all the highs and lows | the confusion and the answers | and while there is not one “correct” way to be trans | reading jennie’s story | ((occasionally)) | felt like reading my own” – Zoë Comeau, Merritt Award-nominated author of F*cking Trans Women and Folie à Deux. 

“YA coming-of-age stories are so important for teens and adolescents, and especially so for those who are trans or nonbinary. A.M.’s book is an important contribution for trans kids who want and need to see themselves reflected in the YA books they read.” – Riki Wilchins, bestselling author of Bad Ink: How the New York Times Sold Out Transgender Teens.