Woodworking

In this heartwarming debut novel, a trans high school teacher named Erica Skyberg navigates life in small-town South Dakota, grappling with her identity while secretly teaching by day and directing community theater at night. Her world shifts when she forms an unexpected friendship with Abigail, a seventeen-year-old student and the town’s only other trans woman, who reluctantly steps into the role of guiding Erica through her transition. As their bond deepens, they face community scrutiny and confront the pressures of self-acceptance, exploring themes of friendship and womanhood in a poignant narrative that resonates with contemporary issues.