If i was your girl by meredith russo taft charter high. Like amanda, meredith is a gigantic nerd who spends a lot of her time obsessing over video games and star wars. May 03, 2016 meredith russo was born, raised, and lives in tennessee. Like amanda, meredith is a gigantic nerd who spends a lot of her. Dec 12, 2016 if i was your girl by meredith russo book trailer created for elml 421 disclaimer.
If i was your girl is a ya coming out romance about a trans girl, amanda. A new kind of bighearted novel about being seen for who you. I decided to read if i was your girl, published before birthday. Russo has written a story that many trans teensand adultshave been wanting. When amandas mother says she misses her son, she tells amanda, you look different, you sound different, your hands feel different when i touch em. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of if i was your girl by meredith russo. The awardwinning, bighearted novel about being seen for who you really are, and a love story you. If i was your girl was partially inspired by her experiences as a. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. If i was your girl by meredith russo 2016, hardcover for. But when she meets sweet, easygoing grant, amanda cant help but start to let him into her life. Jan 11, 2017 dear meredith russo, i saw if i was your girl listed here as a daily deal not too long ago and i snapped it up.
If i was your girl, book by meredith russo paperback. As the suburban atlanta sprawl disappeared behind us, i tapped my foot on the floor and chewed a lock of my newly long hair. Meredith russo lives in brooklyn with her cat shadow and probably more books than is responsible for a new york apartment. If i was your girl by meredith russo, paperback barnes. It has been everywhere the past couple years, with a huge reason behind that being that this book was part of the zoella book club. The followup to if i was your girl, meredith russos beloved and acclaimed debut, birthday is a novel told in six years of snapshots of the characters birthdays, peeling back the bittersweet layers in this slice of life romance.
When she isnt upsetting yankees by smiling and making eye contact on the 3 train she spends her time lifting weights, playing fighting games, blowing up the mic at karaoke, glancing anxiously at her tbr pile, and, of course, working on her next book. Meredith russo s if i was your girl is a universal story about feeling different. Jan 20, 2020 i read birthday by meredith russo and was destroyed. Author meredith russo, a trans woman tells the story that is inspired by her life. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Would you try another book from meredith russo andor samia mounts. But as a trans woman i really dont see much of a conflict in the story. As the suburban atlanta sprawl disappeared behind us, i tapped my foot on the. How does the book show the way outward appearances reflect our true selves. If i was your girl by meredith russo two book thieves.
When meredith is not busy writing she can be found, reading fan fiction. Pdf if i was your girl book by meredith russo free download. She started living as her true self in late 20 and never looked back. Zoella book club pick if i was your girl is meredith russo s debut novel, released in the uk in june 2016. Meredith russo, author of book if i was your girl duration. Her alcoholic father is not altogether comfortable with his sonturneddaughter, but amanda is his only child and she deserves a chance in if i was your girl flat iron 2016. This is free download if i was your girl by meredith russo complete book soft copy.
I had not one tissue left and it ended being my top book read in 2019. If i was your girl 2016 is a ya fiction book by meredith russo. Meredith russo this study guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of if i was your girl. This is why i will never say anything bad about zoellas book club because continue reading if i was your girl by meredith russo. Like her lead character amanda, meredith is a transgender woman and her own experiences have partly inspired if i was your girl. Jun 01, 2016 meredith russo was born, raised and lives in tennessee. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert.
Maybe would you recommend if i was your girl to your friends. While i wanted a tensionfilled story with questions and struggles, this wasnt enough for me. Order our if i was your girl study guide meredith russo this study guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of if i was your girl. The main characters of this young adult, lgbt story are.
Like anyone else, all she wants is to make friends and fit in. Meredith russo born circa 19861987 is an american young adult author from chattanooga, tennessee. Jul 30, 2017 her alcoholic father is not altogether comfortable with his sonturneddaughter, but amanda is his only child and she deserves a chance in if i was your girl flat iron 2016. We follow the story of amanda, a transgender girl who goes to live with her father. Meredith russo, if i was your girl, flatiron books, 2016. If i was your girl was partially inspired by her experiences as a trans woman. As the a new kind of bighearted novel about being seen for who you really are.
This was my first book with a trans heroine, and im glad i expanded my horizons by reading it. The first edition of the novel was published in may 3rd 2016, and was written by meredith russo. This novel is about amanda, a trans girl who has just started at a new high school in tennessee. Author meredith russo, a trans woman tells the story that is inspired by. The most recent addition to the canon of transgender literature is meredith russo s debut ya novel, if i was your girl. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
Dec 04, 2016 every now and then you come across a book that within mere chapters, makes you think this is so important. Meredith russo s if i was your girl has been named. If i was your girl the awardwinning, bighearted novel about being seen for who you really are, and a love story you cant help but root for amanda hardy is the new girl in school. The most recent addition to the canon of transgender literature is meredith russos debut ya novel, if i was your girl. Amanda, a trans teen, moves to a new town to start over. If i was your girl is the type of book you read and want to immediately share, because its too important to keep to yourself. Books are also helping pave the path, and these stories are quickly growing in number. Her debut young adult novel if i was your girl is the first widely distributed young adult book about. If i was your girl by meredith russo powells books.
Walter dean myers honor book for outstanding childrens literature. If i was your girl meredith russo macmillan macmillan publishers. Meredith russo was born, raised and lives in tennessee. Her debut, if i was your girl, was partially inspired by her experiences as a. Those were my thoughts when reading if i was your girl by the wonderful meredith russo. Her debut, if i was your girl, was partially inspired by her experiences as a trans woman. This study guide was created using the following version of this book. This book really shows how bad it is for trans females and how their lives can be totally changed. Pdf if i was your girl book by meredith russo free.
Born as andrew, amanda struggled with life as a boy. Russo s novel follows amanda hardy, a young, transgender teenager, who is trying to find her way in the world. The coolest thing by far has been the people i get to talk to. Meredith russo was born, raised, and lives in tennessee. Casey plett wrote the short story collection a safe girl to love and has been published in the walrus, the new york times artsbeat, mcsweeneys internet tendency, rookie, harlot, and others. A nagging voice reminded me that i was only a half hour from home, that if i got off at the next stop and walked back to smyrna, by. Reading guide for if i was your girl by meredith russo discussion guide for book clubs. Written by meredith russo, audiobook narrated by samia mounts. The novel is focused on amanda, a transgender teen who recently transitioned from male to female. Its not that id be unhappy to read a book with trans characters written by a non trans author but there is something extra pleasing to me when a. Dear meredith russo, i saw if i was your girl listed here as a daily deal not too long ago and i snapped it up. The followup to if i was your girl, meredith russo s beloved and acclaimed debut, birthday is a novel told in six years of snapshots of the characters birthdays, peeling back the bittersweet layers in. Rather than me babbling on and on about it, though, ive asked meredith russo to answer some interview questions, so, here she is to do just that. The book sees her navigate new friendships, high school romances, and family life.
But amanda is keeping a secret, and shes determined not to get too close to anyone. If i was your girl 9781250078407 by russo, meredith and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Russos novel follows amanda hardy, a young, transgender teenager, who is trying to find her way in the world. Reading these books out of order was probably the best thing for me. Free download or read online if i was your girl pdf epub book. Meet meredith russo, author of if i was your girl usborne books. After amanda is attacked in a public toilet by the father of a fellow student, her mother and father decide it would be better if she make a clean break and move in with her father in a different town. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 280 pages and is available in hardcover format. If i was your girl, book by meredith russo hardcover. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Russo is a transgender woman who transitioned in late 20. Both novels explore themes of gender identity, sexuality, poverty, trauma, and mental illness in southern appalachia, though theyre lighter and way less bummery than that list might imply.
When theyre deciding how to spend an evening, amanda notes that virginias jaw is a. Russo s novel follows amanda hardy, a young, transgender teenager, who is. If i was your girl by meredith russo as one of the most poignant novels i have read recently, this book provided an experience of something i am not familiar. I take no ownership for any music or images used in this video. Meredith russo s if i was your girl is a universal story about feeling different and a love story that everyone will root for. If i was your girl by meredith russo booksamillion. The followup to if i was your girl, meredith russo s beloved and acclaimed debut, birthday is a novel told in six years of snapshots of the characters birthdays, peeling back the bittersweet layers in this slice of life romance. On the whole, if i was your girl is a solid read, and not one just for ya readers.
If i was your girl 9781474923835 by russo, meredith and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Oct 21, 2016 zoella book club pick if i was your girl is meredith russos debut novel, released in the uk in june 2016. The awardwinning, bighearted novel about being seen for who you really are, and a love story you cant help but root for amanda hardy is the new girl. If i was your girl tells the story of amanda hardy, a teenage girl who goes to live with her father in lambertville after she is brutally attacked in a mall bathroom. Reading guide for if i was your girl by meredith russo. The awardwinning, bighearted novel about being seen for who you really are, and a love story you cant help but root for amanda hardy is the new girl in school.
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