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I Wish You All the Best

I Wish You All the Best

Published in
2019
4.16
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Description

An alternate cover edition for 9781338306125 can be found here. When Ben De Backer comes out to their parents as nonbinary, they're thrown out of their house and forced to move in with their estranged older sister, Hannah, and her husband, Thomas, whom Ben has never even met. Struggling with an anxiety disorder compounded by their parents' rejection, they come out only to Hannah, Thomas, and their therapist and try to keep a low profile in a new school. But Ben's attempts to survive the last half of senior year unnoticed are thwarted when Nathan Allan, a funny and charismatic student, decides to take Ben under his wing. As Ben and Nathan's friendship grows, their feelings for each other begin to change, and what started as a disastrous turn of events looks like it might just be a chance to start a happier new life. At turns heartbreaking and joyous, I Wish You All the Best is both a celebration of life, friendship, and love, and a shining example of hope in the face of adversity.
Age
13-14
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
336 pages

Why to read

  • Addresses important and timely topics of gender identity and nonbinary experiences
  • Promotes empathy and understanding for diverse life experiences
  • Features heartfelt and relatable characters
  • Encourages self-exploration and acceptance