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Zenobia July
by Lisa Bunker
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a middle-grade book about Zenobia, a trans girl who has had to move in her aunts after the death of her father. At her new school, she makes new friends, deals with bullies, and sets out to solve the mystery of who hacked the school's website to upload racist and transphobic memes. There is a lot of kindness and empathy in this book, especially in regards to how Zenobia's aunts make her feel like she is allowed to make mistakes and it won't change how much they love her.
Graphic: Deadnaming, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Antisemitism