About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a transitional season, whether that is the end of summer, the move to a new school, or the shifting dynamics of a long term friendship. This gentle graphic novel follows Ash, a nonbinary stage manager, and their best friend Ivy during their final summer at theater camp. As they navigate the pressure of a big production and the unspoken feelings of a first crush, the story explores how to hold onto oneself while growing closer to others. It is a beautiful choice for parents looking to support a child through the bittersweet realization that things are changing. It provides a mirror for nonbinary and LGBTQ+ youth while offering every reader a roadmap for communicating through social anxiety and the fear of being left behind. The tone is supportive and emotionally intelligent, perfect for the upper elementary and middle school years.
