Welcome to Litsy!

An example of an allusion in this book is when Pen says Blake looks like a typical rock band singer.

The denotative (literal) meaning of “girl mans up” would be a girl turning into a man but when you add connotation (figurative) to the phrase, it could mean a girl being tough or a girl being brave.

A true coming of age book and trying to figure out where you belong. Family, relationships, and friend drama all in one story.

I think A Man Alone is a perfectly good early DS9 ep! It's a great set up for Odo. Also: good luck out there in the world, random evidence clone! (Book chosen -entirely- for the Man in the title - it's another tbr pick and I don't think there's a murder investigation in it!)
#startreksummerjune

Random YA audiobook that I picked on Overdrive and I loved it. Generally YA with a romance at the center I'm not a fan of, but following Pen as she figures out who she is while facing ridicule from friends and family, and navigating her first love was a truly enlightening experience.

Great book for high school teachers to offer in their classrooms. Lots of thought provoking topics are covered in this one.

This book is hella fun and relatable! I enjoyed every bits of it. First of all, we have our LGBT+ Tommy girl named Pen. Then, we have her annoying ass mother. And her fake ass best friend. And her kawaii girlfriend. And some ups and downs. Pen is not your typical one here. She belongs to the LGBT family. With short hair and rocking her brother's tee, she had all the girls' eyes on her; and my heart too 🖤

Pic: google

This book is my goddamn guardian angel. Or guardian Satan. From the very beginning I felt the teenage drama of being a member of the LGBT+ and I could relate. The book highlights a lot of parent-mistakes and fake friends. But my girl, Pen — is a boy and I love it!

#books #teenfiction #lgbtq #romance #youngadult #bookgeek #bookstagram #goodreads #bookslut

Pen is a genderqueer teen navigating her first girlfriend, a bully of a best friend, traditional Portuguese parents, and prejudice from strangers. I really liked Pen and think her story feels real. What great representation in YA literature.

My #bookstack from my library visit today. Only Heretics Anonymous was a hold, rest I just picked up. Also, came home to #bookmail from @Bookzombie - thanks again! I'll have to read it and pass it on as soon as I get these library books read lol

(Also, blur of excited #Gremlin in the background lol)

Thank you to everyone who entered the #giveaway for GMU! The winner, drawn by my husband, is @UnidragonFrag . Please send an email to bookzombieonlitsy@gmail.com with your mailing info and I will get it out to you. 🙂 Thanks again!

#LitsyConfession Last November (11 months ago!) the lovely @heidifk had a #giveaway for this book. The winner was to read it and pass it along, but I put it on my shelf and neglected it. I finally read it and now I want to pass it along. If you would like to read this book and pass it along, please comment below with “I will pass it along faster than you.” I set the bar pretty low. The giveaway is open until 11:59pm Wednesday, Oct. 3rd. US only.

I finished my final book for the 3rd quarter of #booked2018 late last night. I enjoyed all of them.

#blameitonLitsy - Sky in the Deep
#diversenonfiction - Yes, My Accent Is Real And Some Other Things I haven‘t Told You
#setatschool - Shut Out
#LGBTQIA+MC - Girl Mans Up
#Japanesethriller - Out
#beachread - The Many Sins Of Lord Cameron

**See next post for giveaway!

So I seriously hate the title of this book and unfortunately it did put a weird line in the sand about boy things and girl things while trying to critique them BUT I did think it was an accurate representation of what it can be like growing up butch and there are NOT many of those at all, especially in YA.

Overall good and I really enjoyed that it was a Portuguese family perspective.

#queerbooks #lgbtq #ya

Currently reading.

Sometimes books like this enforce gender stereotypes while trying to critique them (“‘girl things‘ are dumb, I can be like a boy if I want to”) so I‘m praaaaaaying that this one flips around to realize that gender nonconforming does not mean gender bashing. We‘ll see!

#lgbtq #ya #queerbooks

Saturday book buyin' at Inkwood Books.

#FierceFeb Day 7: This book which I got my 16 year old girl for Christmas seems perfect for #ImEveryWoman - made me think, really. I have yet to read this novel but am hearing all kinds of good things about it.

Girly voice just does NOT suit us haha. I like how I can relate to this whole darn book! Oh shiz, guess I found out who the fiction version of me is (!)
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Totally describes the feelings of a total tomboy. I go by Zack and I am a lass.
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@heidifk I received the book today! Thank you for passing it on! I will get it read and repost for passing it on again soon. 😊

And listening as the husband drives.... one headphone in and one so I can pretend to listen to conversation 😉

Started this on a random grab. I‘m really hooked. Think I will download it and listen to it on the drive tonight!
Pen wants to be the girl who she always has been. Yet everyone has a problem with it. She‘s not trying to be a boy yet she has no desire to dress like a girl to please her parents. Friendships are changing and Pen realizes she needs to make changes to be the person who she wants to be (summary from HarperCollins)#queerbooks #roadtrip

@heidifk is generously giving away this book to a lucky US Litten! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Head over to her page for details. And, if you‘re not already, follow her while you‘re at it!

Who wants to read this and pass it on? I'll send it anywhere in the US! Comment below and I'll draw a random name on the evening of Wednesday 10/18. #giveaway

This book has a lot going on, involving issues relating to gender identity, dealing with immigrant parents, sexual orientation, bullying, sexual assault, and abortion. As a result, it‘s a pretty intense read, and is very much more of a high school YA than a middle school one.

Full review: http://mrskaoreads.com/book/girl-mans-up/

High school is difficult enough without having to deal with a friend who demands loyalty above all else and parents who demand respect without offering much in return but that is what Pen Oliveira is dealing with even as she longs for everyone to accept her for who she is. Pen is a strong, dynamic character easy to root for as she navigates high school, new and old friendships, and relationships. I enjoyed this well-written, engaging book.

I love Pen! It‘s not easy discovering who you are in high school when you are different than everyone around you. Especially when your family is very traditional and in denial about who you are.

This is a great YA about being true to yourself, and it‘s a great LGBTQ first love story. And there‘s a gaming element for a bonus!

@Simona made me that adorable bookmark 😊

Today‘s reading brought to you by a dive into and random selection from my ever growing TBR pile. The reviews on this one were very positive so looking forward to seeing what it‘s all about.

I‘m about to dive into Girl Man‘s Up. I learned of it at Texas Book Fest last fall, and it‘s been sitting on my TBR since then. I‘m looking forward to it!

I appreciate that this book exists and there were some sweet and lovely parts the this YA story about a masc-of-centre queer girl named Pen and some of her high school hijinks with love and friendship. I wasn't a fan of how "Manning up" was such an unchallenged theme throughout the book and how "pussy" was used as a derogatory term throughout. Being non-feminine doesn't have to mean being misogynistic. I'm glad there's so many YA #queerbooks.

Cottage reading 😍

My reading spot from the canoe trip. Wish I was back there!

#RiotGrams, Day 3: Today's prompt is "three-word titles." I grabbed the ones closest to where I'm sitting right now, because I'm lazy, but it's a great mix of old and new. ❤️??

My own personal reading for our canoe trip. #queerbooks

4.5/5 stars

I have so many thoughts. This book is messy and complicated. People make mistakes in it. People are jerks in it. Not everything ends up in a perfect bow. That's why I loved it. I listened to the audio... so here is a pic of me on my morning hike finishing Girl Mans Up. #ya #lgbtq

This one rambles a bit and the dialogue was written oddly in places but it was an interesting LGBTQ story. I loved Pen and reading all her struggles and wishing that people would just let her be who she wanted to be. I hated Colby with a fiery passion though. Wow what a complete ahole. #litsypartyofone

Excellent novel about a young butch Canadian lesbian. She is struggling coming to terms with her sexuality and more so about the stigma from strangers, friends and even her own family. Very refreshing same sex relationship between two young women. Very interesting perspective on the way society treats young women who aren't acting "as they should." Highly recommend. I chose this book to highlight for #juneprideweek

This was an unexpected and extremely insightful read. I loved the interactions, the careful dealing with big BIG topics for young people, and the immersion into Pen's life and feelings.

Looking forward to starting this. Have a touch of a migraine and everyone is sooooo loud today lol. Stopped by the library and spotted this interesting looking book.

I had a moment of weakness recently and ordered from both Powell's and Book Outlet. Although in both cases I trimmed down the carts before ordering. That's good, right? Here's my Powell's haul. The tagged book was recommended by the inimitable @Liberty on the All the Books podcast. How could I resist?

Overall a good book. The teen angst got a bit annoying but not a big deal. It's a book about teenagers so it's expected.

I liked how this one was less about sexuality and more about identity. About accepting yourself, and for friends and family to accept you for you. I think the story made good points. Just because you dress a certain way doesn't make you less. Pen is a girl whether she wears dresses or wears jeans and T-shirts. #litsypartyofone

Totally forgot it was #litsypartyofone tonight! Hoping to finish this one and since it's Friday I think I deserve some ice cream. 😉

Totally forgot it was #litsypartyofone tonight! Hoping to finish this one and since it's Friday I think I deserve some ice cream. 😉

This blurb I think sums up this book. Penelope aka Pen is a girl but dresses and acts more masculine often being mistaken for a boy. She's comfortable in her body but other people don't understand her or know how to label her.

Almost half way done. So far not too bad though Pen needs some better friends. Boys are jerks.

Trying this out at lunch today.

This has been on my radar for a long time. While reading other posts I discovered @MrBook used #YA How did I not know there was a ya hashtag!? Love it!