Lily and Dunkin

Gephart, D. (2016). Lily and Dunkin. NY: Delacorte.

Summary:

Tim was born a boy but his heart tells him he’s a girl by the name Lily. She meets Norbert a new boy to the town who prefers to be called Dunkin, he suffers from bipolar disease.  Lily’s mom and sister accept her for who she is but her father still can’t deal with her choice. Norbert’s family deals with mental issues. Lily and Dunkin’s friendship helps them deal with each other’s situation and make facing them a little easier.

Strengths/Textbook:

This book is a fantastic example of realistic fiction. Although mental illness is a tough topic to talk about, it is becoming more common in children these days. Being able to read a book where students can put themselves in the characters shoes is very refreshing. It can help them open up to other people so they don’t have to go through it alone.

Awards:

A JLG Selection

An Indie Next Pick

Amazon Best Book of the Month

CBC's May Hot Off the Press

An NAIBA Seasonal Pick

Another Indie Favorite Title

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