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Why it matters
It gives young grief and queer self-discovery room for complexity.
2 lists & prizes
2020 selection · Young readers
King and the Dragonflies
A Louisiana boy grieving his brother confronts friendship, family expectations, race, and his emerging sexuality.
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You like tender stories about identity and healing.
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