Just Shy of Ordinary JBC Told in the fevered tenor

Told in the fevered tenor common to both lust and religious devotion

Clandestine rendezvous and stolen moments of ardor awaken Rina to an existence beyond the confining parameters of tradition

The Yiddish Policemen’s Union engages with vital questions of identity

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Just Shy of Ordinary JBC Told in the fevered tenorIn this heartfelt and nuanced middle grade novel, A. J. Sass introduces readers to Shai Stern, a thirteen year old nonbinary, neurodivergent teen navigating the complexities of identity, mental health, and cultural heritage. Set in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, Shai embarks on a journey to establish a "new normal" by transitioning from homeschooling to public school, coming out as genderfluid, and exploring their Jewish roots. As Shai faces the