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Too Bright to See: (Newbery Honor Award Winner)
"A gentle, glowing wonder, full of love and understanding." -The New York Times Book Review
It's the summer before middle school and eleven-year-old Bug's best friend Moira has decided the two of them need to use the next few months to prepare. For Moira, this means figuring out the right clothes to wear, learning how to put on makeup, and deciding which boys are cuter in their yearbook photos than in real life. But none of this is all that appealing to Bug, who doesn't particularly want to spend more time trying to understand how to be a girl. Besides, there's something more important to worry about: A ghost is haunting Bug's eerie old house in rural Vermont...and maybe haunting Bug in particular. As Bug begins to untangle the mystery of who this ghost is and what they're trying to say, an altogether different truth comes to light--Bug is transgender.
Book Details
- Publisher: Dial Books
- Publish Date: Jun 7th, 2022
- Pages: 224
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.10in - 5.40in - 0.70in - 0.45lb
- EAN: 9780593111178
- Recommended age: 10-UP
- Categories: • LGBTQ+• Social Themes - Adolescence & Coming of Age• Ghost Stories
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What people are saying
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi represents California's 66th Assembly District, the beautiful South Bay. @AssemblyDems member.
The PV school community is currently discussing the recent reading of “Too Bright to See” by Kyle Lukoff in a 5th-grade class. The main character in this story explores gender identity issues & the moral of the story is to accept everyone for who they are - wonderful book. https://t.co/SM8o3hPMrV
INACTIVE - Group of parents, families, friends & lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people creating an environment of understanding for all people.
This month’s GBPFLAG Is Reading book is Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff! This award-winning book is a beautiful depiction of grief and of finding yourself, great for middle schoolers! Read all about it here: https://t.co/JgDRs17Cc5
Fukushima Lover ❤️ I am at Mastodon, posting photos of both my home of Fukushima & books I enjoyed reading. https://t.co/QUvTHQoWgN She Her
1. So I just finished Kyle Lukoff's fabulous "Too Bright To See" (MG FICTION) @KyleLukoff It was horror (Yes, I am calling it horror. That house was scary. shuddddder) that has a message. A message from the dead. But in this case, the "dead" the protag's wonderful (dead) uncle. https://t.co/XFSuGzKPmZ
Praise for this book
"This book is a gentle, glowing wonder, full of love and understanding, full of everything any of us would wish for our children. It will almost certainly be banned in many places, but your child almost certainly needs to read it." -The New York Times Book Review
"A tender portrayal of a kid who is just coming to understand who he is." -TIME
★ "This coming-of-age and coming-out story takes a needed departure from other stories about transgender youth....A chilling, suspenseful ghost story balances the intimate, introspective narrative style....Haunting and healing." -Kirkus, starred review
★ "Smart and thought-provoking.... Through Bug's journey to self-realization and self-acceptance, and the wonderfully nuanced understanding of gender he comes to, Lukoff provides a tender rumination on grief, love, and identity." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ "Equal parts unsettling, heartwarming, and satisfying...a nuanced and compelling exploration of gender, friendship, and family." -Booklist, starred review
★ "Lukoff's three primary themes--gender identity, grief, and ghostly hauntings--work in elegant harmony despite the load. Lukoff navigates Bug's journey of identity and discovery with grace, welcoming...A hopeful examination of grief and gender, and a good ghost story to boot." -School Library Journal, starred review
★ "Lukoff combines gothic horror vibes with a slow-building trans awakening...The spooks and mysteries are an added bonus that sets this narrative apart from similar titles." -- BCCB
★ "While gender identity remains prominent throughout, Lukoff also combines pitch-perfect adolescent angst, evolving friendships and spooky encounters to create a welcoming story accessible to young readers of all backgrounds." -- Shelf Awareness
"When we talk about wanting to see a diverse range of books for kids, this is precisely what we should be thinking of.... Smart. Original. Necessary. " -Betsy Bird, Fuse8
"Bug's first-person, present-tense narration gives readers a close look at his sense that things don't quite fit....and his gradual understanding of why that is." -The Horn Book
"A much-needed book about the acceptance of a transgender boy who finds the support he needs from his family, his best friend, and eventually his friends at school." -School Library Connection
Boston Globe Best Book of 2021
TIME Best Children's Book of 2021
Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2021
New York Public Library Best Book for Kids of 2021
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book for 2021
NPR Best Book of 2021 PW Best Book of 2021
Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2021
Kirkus Best Book of 2021
School Library Journal Best Book of 2021
What people are saying
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi represents California's 66th Assembly District, the beautiful South Bay. @AssemblyDems member.
The PV school community is currently discussing the recent reading of “Too Bright to See” by Kyle Lukoff in a 5th-grade class. The main character in this story explores gender identity issues & the moral of the story is to accept everyone for who they are - wonderful book. https://t.co/SM8o3hPMrV
INACTIVE - Group of parents, families, friends & lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people creating an environment of understanding for all people.
This month’s GBPFLAG Is Reading book is Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff! This award-winning book is a beautiful depiction of grief and of finding yourself, great for middle schoolers! Read all about it here: https://t.co/JgDRs17Cc5