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Cheer Up! Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frasier, Val Wise
4.0
emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was such a sweet story, and one that made me a little teary eyed as well. I enjoyed reading about Bebe and Annie's budding romance, and following along with the expressive and engaging art, but the most rewarding part of this comic is watching Bebe learn to stand up for herself. 

I definitely don't think it's uncommon for trans youth, and even trans adults, to feel that they have to be perfect to order to "earn" being respected as their gender. Feeling like you cannot stand up for yourself without having your physical and emotional safety threatened is a scary and spiraling position to be in, and trans people, especially trans girls and women, need affirmation that they're still worthy and loved when they resist in order to protect their own happiness. This story is going to do wonders for the wellbeing so many trans people, and I thank Frasier, Wise, and Jupiter for creating it for us. 

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