A review by bexxtrafresh
This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-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

5.0

Hopeful. Insightful. Addresses transgender topics from both parents and a child’s perspective, exploring their gender spectrum, gender identity, stereotypes, and related ways to support people in an approachable way. 
Claude loves to wear dresses. He’s learning where he falls on the gender spectrum. His family is mostly loving and supportive. The change of pronouns as Claude/Poppy grow and change were impeccable. The realistic discussions throughout are well written and thoughtful, i.e. the school administration, Claude’s older brothers, Poppy’s friends, discussions over Claude & Poppy’s “correct” bathroom. 
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