Lily and Dunkin

Gephart, D. (2016). Lily and Dunkin. NY: Delacorte. Book Summary Lily is a transgendered girl that is always getting bullied in and out of school. She is confused and she doesn’t know what to do or who to turn to until she meets the new boy on the block nicknamed Dunkin. Dunkin has his own battles he is struggling with. He is only 13 years old and has a bipolar disorder. Lily and Dunkin form this unstoppable bond. They confide in each other and they accept each other for who they are.  Lily and Dunkin’s friendship will be put to test when Dunkin gets recruited on the basketball team. These are the same boys that bully his friend Lily! The two young boys will face many things that will affect their relationship, but they learn the meaning of true friendship while overcoming their obstacles. Book Summary Lily and Dunkin by Donna Gephart is the perfect read for middle school students! This book will bring awareness to bipolar disorder and sexual identity. Young readers will connect with this realistic fiction book because of the modern day challenges Lily and Dunkin faces. After reading this book, readers will learn the true meaning of friendship, family, and acceptance. Teaching Resources https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?aid=12605 More books by Donna Gephart