If I Was Your Girl - Softcover

Meredith Russo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1474923836 ISBN 13: 9781474923835

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2016

Synopsis

Selected as the launch title for the Zoella Book Club Autumn 2016.

'So powerful and poignant... I honestly just think this book will change a lot of people's lives.' --Zoella

Amanda Hardy is the new girl at school. Like everyone, all she wants is to make friends and fit in. But Amanda is holding back. Even from Grant, the guy she's falling in love with. Amanda has a secret. At her old school, she used to be called Andrew. And secrets always have a way of getting out.

A book about loving yourself and being loved for who you really are.

About this title

Review:

So powerful and poignant... I honestly just think this book will change a lot of people's lives. --Zoella

Important and brave. Read this wonderful book, just read it. --Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places

Real and raw and layered and wonderful. --Alex Gino, author of George

[Meredith Russo] so vibrantly illustrates Amanda's life with delicate, achingly beautiful words. And keep in mind: this is only Russo's first novel; if there's any justice in the world, we're all witnessing a YA powerhouse in the making. --Kirkus

A coming-of-age with real world gravitas and a love story with heart. Will not only keep readers hooked, it will make the world a better, more empathetic place. --Adi Alsaid, author of Let's Get Lost

Meredith Russo's debut is poignant and rare... The type of book you read and want to immediately share, because it's too important to keep to yourself. --Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin'

This book will change minds and open hearts. --Nina Lacour, author of Everything Leads to You

There aren't that many novels with trans teenagers as protagonists, but there should be, especially at this moment in our cultural history... This debut, written by a trans woman, might just open some minds. --Flavorwire

A really stunning read, wonderfully written and with a fabulous main character. --YAYeahYeah

A fantastic addition to contemporary YA and also LGBTQIA YA and I'll be looking out for Meredith Russo's next book in future. If you love coming-of-age stories that talk about family, friendship and first love, then you shouldn't miss this one! --Queer YA

It was refreshing to read a book about the trans community from somebody actually in the trans community, it made the story more powerful, more real... If you're looking for a book that will change your view on things and drag you in to a beautiful love story between friends, family and romantic partners then I encourage you to pick up a copy of If I Was Your Girl. I promise you won't be disappointed. --Letting Go Of Fairytales

Transgender stories are not new to YA, but Russo is one of few trans authors writing them, and this authentic voice - even if the story it tells is overly optimistic - is a very welcome addition to the field. --The Irish Times

A beautifully, authentically told #ownvoices story of a trans girl trying to hide her past in a new school. While the author admits to oversimplifying the trans experience to make Amanda's story more relatable to cis audiences, this doesn't stop this being an important and relatable book. --LGBT YA Reviews

About the Author:

Meredith Russo was born, raised and lives in Tennessee. She started living as her true self in late 2013 and never looked back. If I Was Your Girl was partially inspired by her experiences as a trans woman. Like Amanda, Meredith is a gigantic nerd who spends a lot of her time obsessing over video games and Star Wars.

About this edition

• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1474923836
• ISBN 13: 9781474923835
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304