Jude Saves the World
- ISBN 9781338855876, Hardcover, Jacketed
- 272 Pages | Ages 8 to 12
Twelve-year-old Jude struggles with some things: focusing at school, feeling like everything rests on their shoulders, not being able to come out as nonbinary to their old-fashioned grandparents. But Jude doesn't struggle with Dallas, their best friend in the whole world. Their person.
Jude and Dallas's world changes when they learn Stevie, a girl in their class, has been ousted from the popular clique at school. Worried it had something to do with Stevie's rumored crush on another girl, Jude reaches out to see if Stevie is okay. Stevie quickly becomes an important friend to Jude and Dallas, whose unwavering acceptance of her is a stark contrast to the tests and dysfunction she experienced with her former friend group.
As their friendship deepens and the three open up to each other, Stevie's unconditional and open acceptance when Jude comes out to her motivates them to create a queer safe space in their community. Jude has the courage and determination it takes to create the first Diversity Club in their community, but will they be able to find the support they need to make it happen?
Rights Sold
English (United States)
Selling Points
- Perfect for readers of LGBTQIA2S+ fiction and fans of Alex Gino and Kacen Callender.
- Readers don’t know whether Jude was assigned female or male at birth, so Jude is never misgendered or deadnamed on the page.
- Extras include an Author’s Note and a Queer Glossary, making it a good resource for young readers and educators.
Awards
- Short-listed, Hackmatack Children's Choice Award (Atlantic Canada), 2024
- Short-listed, OLA Silver Birch Award, Fiction, 2024
- Commended, OLA Best Bets, 2024
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