Welcome to Litsy!

Debut author Jules Machias explores identity, gender fluidity, and the power of friendship and acceptance in this dual-narrative Own Voices story about two kids who join forces to save a dog . . . but wind up saving each other. Ash is no stranger to feeling like an outcast. For someone who cycles through genders, it�s a daily struggle to feel in control of how people perceive you. Some days Ash is undoubtedly girl, but other times, 100 percent guy. Daniel lacks control too�of his emotions. He�s been told he�s overly sensitive more times than he can count. He can�t help the way he is, and he sure wishes someone would accept him for it. So when Daniel�s big heart leads him to rescue a dog that�s about to be euthanized, he�s relieved to find Ash willing to help. The two bond over their four-legged secret. When they start catching feelings for each other, however, things go from cute to complicated. Daniel thinks Ash is all girl . . . what happens when he finds out there�s more to Ash�s story? With so much on the line�truth, identity, acceptance, and the life of an adorable pup named Chewbarka�will Ash and Daniel forever feel at war with themselves because they don�t fit into the world�s binaries? Or will their friendship help them embrace the beauty of living in between?