James,' Ashley Herring Blake: The titular 12-year-old Sunny has heart surgery, grieves her mother and develops a crush on another girl.

'Readers with different cultural backgrounds or language barriers with their families will especially appreciate this one.' 'Two very different books by a fantastic artist and storyteller about coming-of-age through a queer perspective.' 'The overarching theme of finding strength in your own unique identity will resonate with any young reader who has questions about how they fit in.' Johnson: Wang called this book about a diverse fifth-grade soccer team 'very honest and sensitive.' It follows several young characters, including a trans boy who comes out to one of his teammates.