A review by figsx
Melissa by Alex Gino

5.0

I will start by saying, I will be having my nieces and nephews reading this book to help them understand what it may mean to be brave and love themselves for who they truly are. I give praise to Alex Gino for being so creative in this work of literature. The way Alex used the name George with the pronouns they knew belonged to her was perfect. I understand Alex using the name George until Melissa felt safe enough to use her new name and how much assurance was in Melissa's tone when telling her friends and family that she was a girl. I know this was a lower grade level read, but that would never stop me from reading books that I know would be impactful.