Cashier, a Civil War soldier who, in the present day, might have identified as a trans man. Amos tells his story from his own point of view interspersed with letters to Albert D.J. But their relationship faces some challenges, including Ben's religious family. There they meet Ben, who becomes a fast friend to the duo and a burgeoning romanntic interest for Amos. Amos, who is white, volunteers as a reenactor at the Living History Park along with his best friend, Chloe, who is Black. Gr 5 Up-A well-written coming-of-age novel that encompasses many valuable topics-discrimination, teen relationships, friendship, the LGBTQIA+ community, and underrepresented history into one wonderful story. Told in an earnest, hilarious voice, this love letter to history, first crushes, and queer community will delight readers who loved The Best at It by Maulik Pancholy or Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake. It may be an uphill battle, but it’s one that Amos is ready to fight. Soon Amos starts confiding in his newfound friend by writing letters in his journal-and hatches a plan to share Albert’s story with his divided twenty-first-century town. Cashier, a Union soldier who might have identified as a trans man if he’d lived today. Someone like the two of them.Īmos is sure there must have been LGBTQ+ people in nineteenth-century Illinois.

But when a cute new volunteer arrives at his Living History Park, Amos finds himself wondering if there’s something missing from history. A heartfelt part-epistolary middle grade debut about one boy’s attempt to find himself in the history he loves-perfect for fans of Alex Gino and Julie Murphy.Īmos Abernathy has been a historical reenactor nearly all his life.

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