A memoir about whatit?s like when they think you?re their daughter, but you know you?retheir son.

For as long as he couldremember, Grayson has known he is a boy, not a girl. While his identical twinsister wore princess dresses and danced ballet in a tutu, Grayson preferred hisSpider-Man costume or sweats. He was uncomfortable in anything considered?girly.? People called him a tomboy, but he knew that wasn?t right either. Heexplained to his mother, ?I know I?m supposed to be your daughter, but I feelmore like your son. I guess I?m your? Dot-son.?

Graysonis now twelve years old. This is his story about what it?s like growing uptransgender?from small moments, like getting a new haircut or playing football,to the big life events, like choosing a bathroom, coming out to his friends,and picking a new name. Filled with humor and joy, Dotson isa thought-provoking and honest story of one boy?s journey to becoming his bestand truest self and sharing that with the world.

Thebook also includes helpful resources for transgender kids and families.