Brandon is a bright boy growing up near Albuquerque, New Mexico. He likes school, soccer, computer games, and playing in the school band. Small for his age and youngest in his class, his size has made him the target of every school bully for years. Each year the verbal and physical abuse increases, finally wearing him down to the point he doesn't know if he can continue. Just as he reaches the end of his rope, he is suddenly befriended by a classmate he least expected. As their friendship grows and deepens, Brandon learns the value of a best friend and finds himself moving down a road he never expected. Over the course of the school year, his friend helps him to discover and cope with his feelings, hopes, dreams - and fears. This is the story of a young person's unusual journey to stand up to the numerous obstacles life has dealt him - and to become the person he believes himself to be. Transgender Fiction

In many ways Tiffany is the newest girl in her small community near Albuquerque, New Mexico. In the whirlwind of the last few weeks she has emerged from the shell of a scared and confused little boy named Brandon. Ever since Tiffany's parents confirmed with her their suspicions of her deepest wants and needs, they've supported her completely. With solid support from her family, her best friend and family and surprisingly, her growing circle of other friends it seems she might have a chance for a successful future. 'Can all this last?' is one of the biggest questions on her mind now. She's had an amazingly easy last couple weeks and she knows it won't last. What will happen when she returns to school? Will her psychiatrist force her to return to living the lie as Brandon? These fears and more whirl in her mind as she looks to an uncertain future. Daring to Hope is the continuing story of a bright, talented, and beautiful girl, who dares to hope for a future that is right for her. Book 2 of Tiffany Shar's 'Standing Up to Life' Series.

At first glance of the girls practicing their dance moves, you would see nothing to set them apart from each other. Yes there are different hair styles, different builds and heights, but all an onlooker would notice was a dance squad working hard to perfect their routine. Tiffany Jacobson was all smiles within the group. She was happy, she was the person she'd dreamed she could be, and no one could tell her otherwise. That hadn't always been the case though, just a year ago she was one of the most picked on kids in school. A whirlwind of changes had happened in the last year, and she'd worked hard to be an outstanding young lady participating in the dance squad and band. The road has not been easy for her. Just a few weeks ago she addressed the school board to fight for her right to try out for the school's elite new dance squad. Since then thing have calmed down, but will things continue to move smoothly? How will she deal with the changes that adolescence will bring to her in the next year? (Transgender Fiction)