NPR News: 'Opting Out' is a graphic novel of 7th grade survival from the author of 'Gender Queer'

'Opting Out' is a graphic novel of 7th grade survival from the author of 'Gender Queer'
Saachi, 12, is a head-strong, confident 6th grader when the book opens, but soon she finds herself increasingly frustrated as the social dynamics of elementary school seem to unravel before her eyes.

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