Books Like If I Was Your Girl
Families who loved If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your teenager is navigating the high stakes of vulnerability, seeking a sense of belonging, or beginning to understand the weight of keeping secrets in order to fit in. While the story focuses on a transgender experience, its emotional core speaks to any young person who fears that being truly known will lead to being rejected. It is a powerful tool for building empathy and discussing the courage it takes to be authentic. Amanda Hardy is the new girl at a small-town high school, determined to keep her past as a boy named Andrew a secret. As she falls for the kind and easygoing Grant, she must decide if the safety of her secret is worth the cost of never being fully seen. This story offers a compassionate look at identity and first love, making it an ideal choice for older teens exploring their own selfhood or parents looking to open a dialogue about inclusion and the transgender experience. It provides a hopeful, realistic perspective on resilience.
