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The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson follows the journey of two transgender teens, David Piper and Leo Denton, who become friends after Leo stands up for David at their new school. Both struggle with their gender identity: David desires to transition to Kate, while Leo aims to keep his transgender status hidden. The novel explores their friendship, personal battles with identity, and the courage it takes to be authentic amidst adversity. This book addresses bullying and transphobia.