Jude Saves the World
Perfect for fans of Alex Gino, A. J. Sass, and Kyle Lukoff this is the joyful and heartwarming story of Jude, a nonbinary kid who knows exactly who they are and decides to create a safe space in their community from Indies Introduce and Indie Next List pick author, Ronnie Riley.
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?
# of Pages: 272
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Language: en
ISBN: 9781338855876
Ronnie Riley is an up-and-coming author who has a passion for crafting compelling stories that captivate readers of all ages. Born and raised in a small town, Ronnie developed a love for writing at a young age and pursued it throughout her academic career. After graduating with a degree in English Literature, she embarked on a journey to bring her imagination to life through her words. Her debut novel, "Jude Saves the World", is a reflection of her creativity and talent as a storyteller. With an innate ability to draw readers into her fictional worlds, Ronnie's writing has been praised for its depth, relatability, and emotional impact. She continues to write and inspire others with her words, and looks forward to sharing more stories with the world.