Gracefully Grayson

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2014

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Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1, Chapters 1-9

Part 1, Chapters 10-12 and Part 2, Chapters 13-17

Part 2, Chapters 18-23 and Part 3, Chapters 24-27

Part 3, Chapters 28-36

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

How is Grayson Sender’s transgender identity hinted at in Chapter 1? What other examples of foreshadowing can you identify in the novel? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

What role do Grayson’s parents play in Grayson’s struggle and journey toward self-acceptance? How are they different and similar to Uncle Evan and Aunt Sally?

How does theater enable Grayson to explore her identity?