Pony just wants to be a normal boy. Therefore, his Senior year he transfers to a new school that does not know he is transgender where he hopes to fly under the radar and have a quiet year. However, the first day of school, Pony locks eyes with a gorgeous cheerleader, and all his plans fall apart as he falls for this beautiful and complicated girl. Georgia is cheerleader who has chosen to hide her love for writing from her friends. She had planned for an equally quiet year, free from boy drama, but with one look at Pony, her plans are similarly derailed. When Pony's secret is revealed, Georgia doesn't know how to feel, and everybody else has strong opinions about Pony. As everything around them starts to fall apart, can Pony "stay gold" like the original Ponyboy or will he disappear? Woven with themes of The Outsiders, this emotional story of claiming your true identity, being courageous, and falling in love will resonate with every reader. The characters are so real that you easily step in their shoes as they struggle to make safe vs. honest choices. This book is a gem that shines brightly. Highly recommended!
Stay Gold by Tobly McSmith
Pony just wants to be a normal boy. Therefore, his Senior year he transfers to a new school that does not know he is transgender where he hopes to fly under the radar and have a quiet year. However, the first day of school, Pony locks eyes with a gorgeous cheerleader, and all his plans fall apart as he falls for this beautiful and complicated girl. Georgia is cheerleader who has chosen to hide her love for writing from her friends. She had planned for an equally quiet year, free from boy drama, but with one look at Pony, her plans are similarly derailed. When Pony's secret is revealed, Georgia doesn't know how to feel, and everybody else has strong opinions about Pony. As everything around them starts to fall apart, can Pony "stay gold" like the original Ponyboy or will he disappear? Woven with themes of The Outsiders, this emotional story of claiming your true identity, being courageous, and falling in love will resonate with every reader. The characters are so real that you easily step in their shoes as they struggle to make safe vs. honest choices. This book is a gem that shines brightly. Highly recommended!
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AuthorMs. Smith has been the librarian at Washington HS in Sioux Falls, SD, since 2005. She enjoys reading, watching K-Dramas, Harry Potter and hanging out with her family. Archives
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