None of the above was a brilliantly beautiful book that im extremely grateful was written. I was so happy i picked it up, because this book will leave you on a high of happiness for the rest of the day. Incredibly compelling and sensitively told, none of the above is a thoughtprovoking novel that explores what it means to be a boy, a girl, or. Gregorio tackles so many thorny issues with so much grace and aplomb. The first edition of the novel was published in april 7th 2015, and was written by i. Although none of the above isnt an own voices intersex story, gregorio is a medical professional who has dealt with intersex patients and the amount of research and sensitivity reading that has gone into this book shows in the way its informative, sensitive and, most importantly, a delight to read. Five years after the publication of her critically acclaimed debut novel, none of the above, i. The story is so engrossing that you would not want to put the book down, and follows its protagonist kristin lattimer, an intersex person, whose life unfolds in this book for youngadults. I actually finished reading this book like three months ago, but i was a little overwhelmed by the brilliance of it right after i finished, and couldnt seem to form words about it for a few days.
Gregorio, author of none of the above, on librarything. April 7, 2015 arc from edelweiss a groundbreaking story about a teenage girl who discovers shes intersex. Although none of the above isnt an own voices intersex story, gregorio is a medical professional who has dealt with intersex patients and the amount of research and. Gregorios debut novel, is an insightful story about a popular high school girl cheerleader, athlete, full ride to college, hot boyfriend who inadvertently discovers shes intersex.
Iw gregorio none of the above one way or an author. Published on may 30, 2017 may 26, 2017 by heart full of books. When kristin lattimer is voted homecoming queen, it seems like another piece of her ideal life has fallen into place. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase.
After getting her md, she did her residency at stanford, where she met the intersex patient who inspired none of the above, her debut novel. Gregorio a groundbreaking story about a teenage girl who discovers she was born intersex and what happens when her secret is revealed to the entire school. Overview a groundbreaking story about a teenage girl who discovers shes intersex. None of the above is a thoughtprovoking novel that explores what. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 328 pages and is available in hardcover format.
We met as part of the debut group the fearless 15ers, but we really bonded over our commitment to diversity in kidlit and ya and the world. She is also a founding member of the we need diverse books team. Gregorios none of the above, things are going pretty well for 18yearold krissy. Theres something sacred about being awake when the rest of the world is sleeping, when the sky is just turning toward the light, and you can still hear the sounds of night before the engines and conversations of the day drown them out.
In the wrong hands, i feel like none of the above could have been melodramatic or worse, inauthentic. After getting her md, she did her residency at stanford, where she met the intersex patient who inspired none of the above. None of the above is a reference to the mf gender boxes on registration forms. I was lucky enough to have my first critique right before the conference, and i was so happy when the editor i was paired with loved it and wanted to see none of the above on submission. She did her residency at stanford, where she met the intersex patient. Daniel handler, nyt bestselling author of the printz honor winning why we broke up none of the above is a sensitive, beautifully written story, told with heart break and humor. Free download or read online none of the above pdf epub book. Apr 17, 2015 in the wrong hands, i feel like none of the above could have been melodramatic or worse, inauthentic. None of the above is a thoughtprovoking novel that explores what it means to be a boy, a girl. W gregorio june 26, 2017 kirsty hanson comments 0 comment i was browsing through netgalley as i hadnt looked in absolutely aaggeeesss, and i stumbled across none of the above, read the description and i was immediately intrigued. A groundbreaking story about a teenage girl who discovers she was born intersex and what happens when her secret is revealed to the entire school.
Gregorio none of the above caught my eye just for the title, i saw it sitting on the library shelf and remember thinking about the title. Gregorio i am over the moon excited to share with you the cover for the none of the above paperback coming to stores near you on april 4th. I grew up in the 80s surrounded by images like cindy crawford and pretty in pink, which made figuring out what sort of girl i was supposed to be rather complicated. One of the many things that i love and greatly appreciate about todays young adult ya fiction is how beautifully it explores the multifaceted and deepest layers of our ever. Iw gregorios book none of the above 2015 is a brilliant example of an author writing about a community that she is not a part of. I looked forward to being swept away by the story, but that wasnt to be the case. The main characters of this young adult, lgbt story are kristin louise lattimer, samuel wilmington. Shes a champion hurdler with a full scholarship to college and shes madly in love with her boyfriend. Gregorio returns with another young adult novel, this time inspired by her personal experience.
Gregorio s hands, the writing, the plot, the character, the tone everything works together to elevate kristins story and make this one of the most important and thoughtprovoking novels ive read this year. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Despite being one of the first ya books featuring an intersex main character, none of the above by i. More accurately, she has androgen insensitivity syndrome ais. It follows kristin, who finds out that shes intersex after going to the doctor after having some troubles with her boyfriend. Bravo kristin elizabeth clark, acclaimed author of freakboy. Kristin elizabeth clark, author of freakboy engaging and well paced, with smart young charactersa useful introduction tointersexuality. A groundbreaking story about a teenage girl who discovers she. On top of that, i grew up with seven sisters ranging in size, shape, interest, and certainly attitude and three brothers who had their own. After getting her md at yale, she did her residency at stanford, where she met the intersex patient who inspired her debut novel, none of the above. Incredibly compelling and sensitively told, none of the above is a thought provoking novel that explores what it means to be a boy, a girl, or something in. Gregorio deftly explores the isolation of being other in a highly relatable way.
Gregorio, published in 2015 about an adolescent intersex girl, kristin, who discovers she has an intersex condition shortly after becoming homecoming queen. Gregorios hands, the writing, the plot, the character, the tone everything works together to elevate kristins story and make this one of the most important and thoughtprovoking novels ive read this year. The none of the above is a great fiction novel which describes a teenage girl. None of the aboves compassionate telling of an intersex. Noble, daring and necessaryiw gregorios groundbreaking debut is a bittersweet, painful and ultimately lifeaffirming voyage of identity. Crosscountry runner kristin lattimer is devastated when an obgyn diagnoses her with androgen insensitivity syndrome, an intersex condition. Her new novel, this is my brain in love is about teen mental health. Cross country runner kristin lattimer is devastated when an obgyn diagnoses her.
Gregorio is about an 18 year old girl with ais androgen insensitivity syndrome, when ones chromosome makeup does not match the gender to which one identifies or intersex. Ive yet to devour the hunger games trilogy and, up until a week ago, i had zero point of reference to john green although, after looking him up, i sobbed during the trailer for the fault is in our. Gregorio, a practicing urologist and the author behind two great ya novels none of the above and this is my brain in love, talking about mental health, writing minority characters, and being asianamerican. Incredibly compelling and sensitively told, none of the above is a thoughtprovoking novel that explores what it means to be a boy, a girl, or something. None of the above is a powerful story of discovering ones true identity. Apr 16, 2015 a groundbreaking story about a teenage girl who discovers she was born intersex. Gregorios none of the above is a powerful story that i wish all teens would read so that theyd learn to be more empathetic and less judgmental towards what they dont understandthey see as differentand obviously to learn what intersex is. Incredibly compelling and sensitively told, none of the above is a thoughtprovoking novel that explores what it means to be a boy, a girl, or something in between. Sometimes i cant believe i ve only know todays debball guest, iw gregorio, for less than a year.
Gregorio synopsis a groundbreaking story about a teenage girl who discovers she was born intersex. Gregorios debut novel, is an insightful story about a popular high school girl cheerleader, athlete, full ride. She questions how she and her whole school understand what it means to be a girl. This is undoubtedly one of the best books ive read this year. None of the above by iw gregorio the librarian who doesnt. Gregorio s idea in writing none of the above is a potent one, that of discovering you are intersex in a world where being so is neither understood nor tolerated. None of the above is a sensitive, beautifully written story, told with heart break and humor. A groundbreaking story about a teenage girl who discovers she was born intersex. Gregorio talks facts, myths, and challenges of writing. None of the above is a thoughtprovoking novel that explores what it means to be a boy, a girl, or something in between. Elizabeth wein none of the above is a powerful story of discovering ones true identity. Gregorio s none of the above is a powerful story that i wish all teens would read so that theyd learn to be more empathetic and less judgmental towards what they dont understandthey see as differentand obviously to learn what intersex is.
What gregorio delivers in her debut is an engaging, authentic, sad, supportive, funny, sweet, heartbreaking, optimistic, and yes, at times educational contemporary novel that succeeds not because of its main characters genetic makeup but because. Gregorio, published in 2015 about an adolescent intersex girl, kristin, who discovers she has an intersex condition shortly. What gregorio delivers in her debut is an engaging, authentic, sad, supportive, funny, sweet, heartbreaking, optimistic, and yes, at times educational contemporary novel that succeeds not because of its main characters genetic makeup but because its. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Gregorio s debut novel, is an insightful story about a popular high school girl cheerleader, athlete, full ride to college, hot boyfriend who inadvertently discovers shes intersex. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising.
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Incredibly compelling and sensitively told, none of. A groundbreaking story about a teenage girl who discovers shes intersex. Gregorio is a practicing surgeon by day, masked avenging ya writer by night. Sam, her boyfriend, ends up finding out that shes intersex and completely stops talking to her, and soon enough, the whole school finds out as well.
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