Dotson

Grayson Lee White lives in the Midwest of the United States with his parents, two sisters, and two adorable golden retrievers. Grayson has always wanted to be a writer. Dotson is his first book.

• A Note from the AuthorLet's Start at the End: Age 12Wishes: Age 2Golf Shirt: Age 3 1/2Dance Recital: Age 3 1/2God Doesn't Make Mistakes: Age 5Haircut: Age 6Which Line? Age 6A Boy Named ??? Age 6The Speech: Age 7It's Just a Bathroom: Age 7–8My Day in Court: Age 8Doctor Visits: Age 8Coming Out… Again: Age 8What If They Had Said No? Age 12And Let's End at the End: Age 13Grayson's GlossaryDiscussion QuestionsResources for Transgender Kids & FamiliesBooksSupport Hotlines

"Transgender 12-year-old White details his challenges navigating his transition in this affirming autobiographical debut… Concise and youthful prose accompanied by full-page illustrations by Sisson (Persuading Miss Doover), rendered in soft washes of color, portray each triumph, making for a compassionate exploration of one trans child’s experience and the invaluable impact that support has had on his life.” —Publishers Weekly“Relatable and understandable… As an adult who is still learning about sexuality, gender, and more in the (LGBTQ+) community, this was a great way to experience “the other side” of the story. It can be for a younger child about ages eight and up, to read solo so they can also understand a sibling’s, family, friend or even their own journey maybe a little better. Or to be read to almost any age just as a way to open the conversation.” —Jeannette Sessions, bookseller