Before becoming a writer, Jeff Garvin acted in films and TV and was the front man of a nationally touring rock band. He is the author of Symptoms of Being Human, which was a Lambda Literary Award finalist and was also named one of the YALSA Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, was an ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults selection, and was on the 2017 Rainbow Book List, and The Lightness of Hands. Jeff lives in Southern California, surrounded by adorable, shedding beasts.
"Riley is a smart, funny, sharp-eyed force" -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"One of the first YA books to deal with the complex issue of gender fluidity...Riley's emotional life and personal growth shed welcome light on a hitherto obscure subject." -- Booklist (starred review)"Vibrantly imagined...a welcome mirror for gender-fluid teens." -- Kirkus Reviews"With a main character who truly deserves to be called unique, combined with heartbreak and triumphs that are universal, this unforgettable book made me laugh, and also cry: Garvin's powerful new voice rocks!" -- Lissa Price, international bestselling author of Starters"Riley Cavanaugh is a sharp, funny, powerful voice for those who haven't quite found theirs yet. Both highly entertaining and highly necessary, Symptoms is the kind of book that makes you a better human for having read it. I loved it." -- Dahlia Adler, author of Under the Lights and Just Visiting"A moving portrayal of what it means to be different, yet the same, all at once. Jeff Garvin has written a beautifully thoughtful book." -- Renee Ahdieh, author of The Wrath and the Dawn"An important introduction for readers who know little about gender fluidity and a welcome nod to those who may be experiencing similar feelings." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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