English Summary/英文概要： All Pen wants is to be the kind of girl she’s always been. So why does everyone have a problem with it? They think the way she looks and acts means she’s trying to be a boy—that she should quit trying to be something she’s not. If she dresses like a girl, and does what her folks want, it will show respect. If she takes orders and does what her friend Colby wants, it will show her loyalty.

But respect and loyalty, Pen discovers, are empty words. Old-world parents, disintegrating friendships, and strong feelings for other girls drive Pen to see the truth—that in order to be who she truly wants to be, she’ll have to man up.

Awards/获奖情况： “A powerful book about identity, belonging, and the collision between sexuality and cultural expectations.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)

“This is a fresh title in the growing sea of LGBTQ YA literature. There is no sugarcoating in this very real portrayal of an aspect of teen life that many experience. Recommended for fans of YA urban fiction as well as those who prefer grittier LGBTQ lit.” (School Library Journal (starred review))

“Fierce. Tender. Unstoppable.” (Lauren Myracle, New York Times bestselling author of The Infinite Moment of Us and co-author of How to Be Bad)

“Original. Courageous. Vibrant.” (Michael Cart, Columnist at ALA Booklist and Former President of Young Adult Library ServicesMichael Cart, Editor of Taking Aim and How Beautiful the Ordinary)

“Heartfelt. Refreshing. True.” (Ariel Schrag, author of Potential and Adam)

“I loved it. A brilliant new writer to watch.” (Malinda Lo, author of Ash, Adaptation, and Inheritance and co-founder of Diversity in YA)

“Respeito for Pen.” (Sara Ryan, Award winning author of Empress of the World and Bad Houses)

“Raw. Real. Irresistable.” (I.W. Gregorio, author of None of the Above)

“GIRL MANS UP is mind blowing. Pen has stolen my heart always. Her voice is so honest and raw that it is enrapturing. It is such an incredible look at gender, race, and sexuality that I hope it becomes an instant classic.” (Grace Wright, Parnassus Books (Nashville, TN))