One in Every Crowd

From back cover: Comprised of new stories and others culled from previous collections, One in Every Crowd is for anyone who has ever felt alone in their struggle to be true to themselves. Included are stories about Ivan's own tomboy past in Canada's north, where playing hockey and wearing pants were the norm; and about her life in the big city, where she encounters both cruelty and kindness in unexpected places. Then there are the heatfelt tales of young people like Francis, the curly-haired little boy who likes to wear dresses, and Ruby, a teenager who tells Ivan, "You remind me of me. And nobody ever reminds me of me." Funny and inspiring, [this book] is really for everyone; it's about embracing and celebrating difference and feeling comfortable in ones own skin, no matter what the circumstances.