{"product_id":"the-pants-project-9781728215525","title":"The Pants Project","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA touching, humorous story of strong-willed eleven-year-old Liv, who is determined to challenge his school's terrible dress code and change his life. Inspire empathy and compassion (and a few laughs ) in young readers with this stunning middle-grade novel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"My name is Liv (Not Olivia)... I'm not technically a girl. I'm transgender. Which is a bit like being a Transformer. Only not quite as cool because I probably won't get to save the world one day.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiv knows he was always meant to be a boy, but with his new school's terrible dress code, he can't even wear pants. Only skirts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOperation: Pants Project begins  The only way for Liv to get what he wants is to go after it himself. But to Liv, this isn't just a mission to change the policy--it's a mission to change his life. And that's a pretty big deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for parents, educators, and librarians looking for a book for young readers that: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cli\u003eHas a transgender main character with a humorous voice\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIs a hopeful, sweet story with a happily-ever-after ending\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWill prompt discussions on gender identity, bullying, self-esteem, empathy, acceptance, and social justice\u003c\/li\u003eA 2018 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People selection\u003cbr\u003eAmelia Bloomer Project nominee\u003cbr\u003eA 2020 Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Awards nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourcebooks Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781728215525\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e189697 \/ Pants Project\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.8 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 6\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Cat Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36667350057116,"sku":"9781728215525","price":7.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_c8e925cf-3e40-4d15-83a6-6fbc9f809999.jpg?v=1603914716","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-pants-project-9781728215525","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}