The Pants Project

By Cat Clarke

Liv battles a strict dress code to change his life and identity.

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272 pages· 43,084 words· Est. 5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Eleven-year-old Liv, a spirited transgender boy, faces a school dress code that forces him into skirts. Determined to wear pants, Liv launches Operation: Pants Project. This isn't just about clothes; it's about embracing who he truly is. As Liv navigates this challenge, he discovers courage, friendship, and the power of standing up for oneself. Will Liv succeed in changing the rules and his life? Join him on a journey filled with humor, heart, and the quest for acceptance.

From the publisher

A touching, humorous story of strong-willed eleven-year-old Liv, who is determined to challenge his school’s terrible dress code and change his life. Inspire empathy and compassion (and a few laughs!) in young readers with this stunning middle-grade novel.”My name is Liv (Not Olivia)… I’m not technically a girl. I’m transgender. Which is a bit like being a Transformer. Only not quite as cool because I probably won’t get to save the world one day.”Liv knows he was always meant to be a boy, but with his new school’s terrible dress code, he can’t even wear pants. Only skirts.Operation: Pants Project begins! The only way for Liv to get what he wants is to go after it himself. But to Liv, this isn’t just a mission to change the policy–it’s a mission to change his life. And that’s a pretty big deal.Perfect for parents, educators, and librarians looking for a book for young readers that: Has a transgender main character with a humorous voiceIs a hopeful, sweet story with a happily-ever-after endingWill prompt discussions on gender identity, bullying, self-esteem, empathy, acceptance, and social justiceA 2018 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People selectionAmelia Bloomer Project nomineeA 2020 Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Awards nominee

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