Alex Gino
1977, United States — present
2 books banned2 bans across 1 country2 currently active
Alex Gino is known for Melissa (originally published as George), a novel centering on a transgender child's experience of identity and belonging. The book has been one of the most widely challenged titles in American schools for its LGBTQ+ themes. Gino has strongly defended the need for inclusive literature that allows young readers — especially trans and queer children — to see themselves represented.
