{"product_id":"the-pants-project-9781728215525","title":"The Pants Project","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA touching, humorous story of strong-willed eleven-year-old Liv, who is determined to challenge his school's terrible dress code and change his life. Inspire empathy and compassion (and a few laughs!) in young readers with this stunning middle-grade novel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"My name is Liv (Not Olivia)... I'm not technically a girl. I'm transgender. Which is a bit like being a Transformer. Only not quite as cool because I probably won't get to save the world one day.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiv knows he was always meant to be a boy, but with his new school's terrible dress code, he can't even wear pants. Only skirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOperation: Pants Project begins! The only way for Liv to get what he wants is to go after it himself. But to Liv, this isn't just a mission to change the policy--it's a mission to change his life. And that's a pretty big deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for parents, educators, and librarians looking for a book for young readers that: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHas a transgender main character with a humorous voice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs a hopeful, sweet story with a happily-ever-after ending\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill prompt discussions on gender identity, bullying, self-esteem, empathy, acceptance, and social justice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 2018 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People selection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmelia Bloomer Project nominee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 2020 Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Awards nominee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClarke, Cat:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Cat Clarke is an award-winning author from the UK. She lives in Edinburgh. Visit her at catclarke.com.","brand":"Sourcebooks Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50625817903378,"sku":"9781728215525","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6ee80f1a-a0d0-4fee-9ecf-7e4b95db2810.jpg?v=1732640757","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-pants-project-9781728215525","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}