Halfway Through the Crossfade

*An Indie Next List Pick, a Top Ten Rainbow Book for Young Readers, and one of Bank Street Children's Best Books of the Year!*Jules Machias explores identity, gender fluidity, and the power of friendship and acceptance in this dual-narrative story about two kids who join forces to save a dog . . . but wind up saving each other. Ash is no stranger to feeling like an outcast. For someone who cycles through genders, its a daily struggle to feel in control of how people perceive you. Some days Ash is undoubtedly girl, but other times, 100 percent guy. Daniel lacks control tooof his emotions. Hes been told hes overly sensitive more times than he can count. He cant help the way he is, and he sure wishes someone would accept him for it.So when Daniels big heart leads him to rescue a dog thats about to be euthanized, hes relieved to find Ash willing to help. The two bond over their four-legged secret. When they start catching feelings for each other, however, things go from cute to complicated. Daniel thinks Ash is all girl . . . what happens when he finds out theres more to Ashs story?With so much on the linetruth, identity, acceptance, and the life of an adorable pup named Chewbarkawill Ash and Daniel forever feel at war with themselves because they dont fit into the worlds binaries? Or will their friendship help them embrace the beauty of living in between?