Jamie

✰ 3 stars ✰ “Even though nothing we’re doing is hurting them, they wish we didn’t exist. Being my true self is easy. I wish other people would see that.” Eleven-year-old Jamie Rambeau is looking forward to Year 6 with his best friends, Ash and Daisy, until they realize that there are only two selec......more

An utterly gorgeous story overflowing with compassion, acceptance and heart. This is the kind of story that’s beneficially for readers both young and old. It’s moving, emotional, education and, whilst difficult to read at times, ultimately incredibly hopeful. Books like this are going to change the......more

Jamie and their friends are incredible, and this book is full of hope! The main trio are inspirational, from the rooftop protest to the school pride, they made a huge difference. I really enjoyed the little tidbits of information from Jamie throughout the book. While I knew the definitions of the wor......more

rep: nonbinary mc, Nigerian British character, Indian British character, achillean character, Chinese British nonbinary side character well, this is a very sweet story and i'm so happy kids these days are getting these kinds of books! i hope it reaches everyone who needs it but it also basically feels......more

okay but I really was crying at the end of this — what a hopeful beam of light this book is. A story of taking up space, of growth and acceptance, of protest and pride, of love and friendship. A necessary, needed novel. This is LD Lapinski magic through and through — heartwarming characters and an ho......more