I could not put this book down, written wonderfully from Liv’s perspective, I loved seeing how the plot unfolded. Indeed, author Cat Clarke gives readers a good peek inside the life of a kid who has things figured out almost. It’s also a great reminder that adolescence is hard, kids are mean, support is key and it’s all wrapped up in a wise, self-aware preteen you’ll enjoy meeting. But Liv has a new friend at his side, Jacob and the two become strong advocates for the Pants Project. Without a doubt, The Pants Project is a good book, for kids or adults. Liv faces other problems as well, including two mean bullies, a dwindling friendship and family problems on his Mama’s side of the family. So Liv starts the Pants Project, his goal being to convince the principal of Bankridge, Mr. Lynch, to change the policy so that girls can also wear pants. He hates the itchy tights he has to wear with the skirt and thinks the policy is “Sexist. A touching, humorous story of strong-willed eleven-year-old Liv, who is determined to challenge his schools terrible dress code and change his life. Although Liv may seem like a girl on the outside on the inside, he is a boy. Give to fans of Tim Federle’s Better Nate Than Ever andĪlex Gino’s George.” - School Library JournalĪlex Gino’s George.When Liv Spark finds out that his new school, Bankridge Middle School, has a uniform policy that says girls must wear skirts and boys can wear pants, Liv is infuriated.

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Story with a satisfying ending… The hopeful tone makes it easier for readers to It must be part of their job description.’ Throughout, Liv's voice is convincing and a pleasure to read…Liv's two moms add further dimension to a tale that unabashedly affirms the importance of accepting and celebrating differences.' -Kirkus, STARRED review. 'From the start, readers are drawn into the story by 11-year-old Liv's believable, humor-tinged narration: ‘Little brothers can always be counted on to reach peak levels of annoying at exactly the wrong moment. Liv knows he was always meant to be a boy, but with his school's dress code, he can't even wear pants-only skirts. Reminds readers that being just like everyone else isn’t all it’s cracked up toīe.” - Ami Polonsky, author of Gracefully Grayson The Pants Project by Cat Clarke - YouTube 0:00 / 1:00 The Pants Project by Cat Clarke The Bookhouse 223 subscribers Subscribe 508 views 3 years ago Liv moves to a new school and is required to. The Pants Project Cat Clarke missing duration info first pub 2017 ( editions) fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ middle grade reflective fast-paced Description Liv is a boy in disguise.

“Complete with mean girls, shifting friendships, anĮarnest main character, and the universal struggle to be who you are, The Pants Project gently and humorously The Pants Project - Cat Clarke - Google Books A touching, humorous story of strong-willed eleven-year-old Liv, who is determined to challenge his school's terrible dress code and change his.