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Lizard Radio
Lizard Radio | Pat Schmatz
Fifteen-year-old bender Kivali has had a rough time in a gender-rigid culture. Abandoned as a baby and raised by Sheila, an ardent nonconformist, Kivali has always been surrounded by uncertainty. Where did she come from? Is it true what Sheila says, that she was deposited on Earth by the mysterious saurians? What are you?people ask, and Kivali isnt sure. Boy/girl? Human/lizard? Both/neither? Now shes in CropCamp, with all of its schedules and regs, and the first real friends shes ever had. Strange occurrences and complicated relationships raise questions Kivali has never before had to consider. But she has a giftthe power to enter a trancelike state to harness the "knowings" inside her. She has Lizard Radio. Will it be enough to save her? A coming-of-age story rich in friendships and the shattering emotions of first love, this deeply felt novel will resonate with teens just emerging as adults in a sometimes hostile world.
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Butterfinger
Lizard Radio | Pat Schmatz
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A book about a society that forces you to choose your gender by 10 years old.Somehow, a child is rated by feminine and masculine behaviour and if you get a certain number the child is forced to have a transition.If the child does not comply or conform by 18, he/she/them are imprisoned. Lizard plans to fight the system.

Finally, a book which children can see that they can be comfortable in their own skin and not be ashamed.

Kudos Mx. Schmatz.

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ReadingRover
Lizard Radio | Pat Schmatz
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@ofbooksandme you have spoiled me!!! Thank you so much!!! I totally didn‘t expect to get even more wonderful goodies from you!!! The Alice bookmark is so pretty and unique! I‘ve had Lizard Radio on my TBR for a while so I‘m really psyched about it. Also the cover is fabulous!!! Snow White & the journal are perfect too! Everything is awesome! Thank you again!!! #sfmbc #litsylove #AliceAlways #SnowWhite

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Susan
Lizard Radio | Pat Schmatz
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Shout out to Liberty. This is one of the first books I remember her talking about on her podcast. Giving it a try.

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OffTheBeatenShelf.com
Lizard Radio | Pat Schmatz
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I finished this book a week ago and I‘m still reeling at how validated I feel. I‘ve always been self-conscious about being genderqueer (and sometimes I doubt if I should even identify) because I present as female and don‘t do anything to change my outward appearance. But it doesn‘t change how I feel every day in my body. I don‘t even talk about it because no one would know if I didn‘t tell them. The protagonist feels the same & I love her for it.

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lovelybookshelf
Lizard Radio | Pat Schmatz
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A dystopian novel (with a dash of metaphysics) that had me second-guessing myself pretty much to the end. Loved the open-ended way it explored themes of gender identity, community, and politics. Light-handed social commentary, with plenty of room to think more deeply. I'd love to see a sequel that focuses on another area of this world!

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lovelybookshelf
Lizard Radio | Pat Schmatz

Almost 70% in and I *still* can't tell if this one character is a good guy or bad guy. It's disturbingly delightful! #TheLiteraryOthers #ownvoices #nonbinary #queer #lgbT #dystopian #YA