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A review by nicolemhewitt
The Pants Project by Cat Clarke
5.0
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The Pants Project is a story of standing up for what you believe in and being yourself, even when those around you can't see you for who you are. Liv is both excited and scared to head to middle school, but there's one aspect of the school he hates---the fact that girls have to wear skirts. Liv doesn't like the way skirts feel---they're itchy and annoying, and worst of all, they make Liv feel like everyone looks at him and sees a girl, which is not who he knows he truly is. But he hasn't told anyone that, and he isn't sure he's ready to. Tackling the skirt issue is a first step, though, so Liv begins The Pants Project. The story features quite a bit of diversity (Liv's got two moms and he eventually learns his best friend has a hidden disability) and it unfortunately shows the bullying that can go along with being different. Liv has to deal with comments about his moms and doesn't want to face the idea that he might be bullied even more if he comes out as transgender. The book also shows how friendships can deteriorate during middle school (an unfortunate fact), but Liv makes new friends that fill the gap. Liv's family relationships and friendships are wonderful, especially her budding friendship with Jacob, which we get to see as it develops. This book will help kids see that differences don't have to be scary and that everyone has a right to feel safe and secure in who they are!
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher so I could provide an honest review. No compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
The Pants Project is a story of standing up for what you believe in and being yourself, even when those around you can't see you for who you are. Liv is both excited and scared to head to middle school, but there's one aspect of the school he hates---the fact that girls have to wear skirts. Liv doesn't like the way skirts feel---they're itchy and annoying, and worst of all, they make Liv feel like everyone looks at him and sees a girl, which is not who he knows he truly is. But he hasn't told anyone that, and he isn't sure he's ready to. Tackling the skirt issue is a first step, though, so Liv begins The Pants Project. The story features quite a bit of diversity (Liv's got two moms and he eventually learns his best friend has a hidden disability) and it unfortunately shows the bullying that can go along with being different. Liv has to deal with comments about his moms and doesn't want to face the idea that he might be bullied even more if he comes out as transgender. The book also shows how friendships can deteriorate during middle school (an unfortunate fact), but Liv makes new friends that fill the gap. Liv's family relationships and friendships are wonderful, especially her budding friendship with Jacob, which we get to see as it develops. This book will help kids see that differences don't have to be scary and that everyone has a right to feel safe and secure in who they are!
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher so I could provide an honest review. No compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***