{"product_id":"book-c3qj","title":"Girl Mans Up","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLambda Literary Award Winner! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Pen is an inspiration to anyone who’s struggled to be understood, and a vital addition to the growing world of genderqueer protagonists.” —\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eBook \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll Pen wants is to be the kind of girl she’s always been. So why does everyone have a problem with it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey think the way she looks and acts means she’s trying to be a boy—that she should quit trying to be something she’s not. If she dresses like a girl, and does what her folks want, it will show respect. If she takes orders and does what her friend Colby wants, it will show her loyalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut respect and loyalty, Pen discovers, are empty words. Old-world parents, disintegrating friendships, and strong feelings for other girls drive Pen to see the truth—that in order to be who she truly wants to be, she’ll have to man up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eM. E. Girard’s \u003cem\u003eGirl Mans Up \u003c\/em\u003eis perfect for fans of Meredith Russo, Becky Albertalli, Alex Sanchez, and Jaye Robin Brown!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Best YA Book of 2016 * Children’s Book Council Books Best Book of 2016 * \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Best Teen Coming-of-Age Novel of 2016 and Best Teen Book of 2016 with Unforgettable Protagonists * \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Fall 2016 Flying Starts * William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49345157660976,"sku":"BDc3qj","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49345157693744,"sku":"ZEc3qj","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49345157726512,"sku":"ZMc3qj","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/c3qj-Square-cover.jpg?v=1778307251","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-c3qj","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}