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Middle Grade

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  Ollie in Between, Jess Callans
  Feiwel & Friends, 9781250331342, April 8, 2025 (Middle Grade)
  

  “Hand this to any kid who’s experienced or will experience puberty, any kid who’s navigating their gender, any who’ve endured shifting friendships, and to any kid who’s so much braver than they realize. (That is, hand this to any kid!) I was certain by the end of the second page that I’d love Ollie, and I was absolutely correct. A fierce, honest, and moving addition to queer middle grade fiction collections everywhere.”

  —Tanvi Rastogi, Dog-Eared Books, Ames, IA
  
  

  “This coming of age story beautifully captures both the heartbreak and joy of finding out who you really want to be. Fall in love with Ollie as they navigate the trials and tribulations of friendship, school, gender, and fitting in.”

  —Claire Margetts, Weller Book Works, Salt Lake City, UT
  

   

  “A tender, big-hearted exploration of growing up. Young Ollie struggles to grasp the diaphanous tendrils of their future self in the face of puberty, especially when everyone around them seems to have already figured out where they belong. A gentle classic to add to any middle reader's shelf. This book is like a tiny downy bird I want to carefully show every person I meet, so we can collectively admire it in wonder.”

  —Jessica Hahl, Books Inc., San Leandro, CA