My True Colours

by Mike LeVitt

Set against the backdrop of anti-SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) education protests, this story delves into the spread of hate and misinformation within families and communities.



With consequences looming after a violent confrontation with a member from his school's Gender Sexuality Alliance in the aftermath of an anti-SOGI protest, a teen finds himself confronted with his bigotry and prejudices.



When he learns that a key figure in his life is transgender, he starts on a journey of questioning his beliefs. He finds that he has more in common with members of the LGBTQ+ community than he ever expected.

128 pages, Library Binding

Published August 1, 2025

Reviews

[Dave Julius · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jake's world is turned upside down when he gets swept up in an anti-S.O.G.I. rally with his new friend, Buddy. As he navigates the complexities of adolescence, Jake's mentor, Max, is outed as transgender, challenging Jake's perceptions of identity and acceptance. Through Max's courage and integrity, Jake learns that it's not someone's gender expression, but their character that truly matters. As he begins to see Buddy's negative influence, Jake embarks on a journey of self-discovery, coming of age and finding his own voice in the heated S.O.G.I. debate. "True Colours" is a powerful and timely exploration of friendship, identity, and the importance of standing up for what you believe in.

[Holly Norris · Rating 5 out of 5]

My True Colours reveals a teen boy's journey from ignorance to ally. Levitt has written with authenticity and sensitivity, taking the reader on a quick-paced and accessible exploration of the challenges faced by youth experiencing the all too real tensions of politics, misinformation, queerphobia, internal and external pressures, and the struggles that everyone faces to fit-in and feel a deep sense of belonging. The characters in True Colours provide the protagonist, Jake, with a mirror and spectrum for him to reflect upon his own choices, values, and actions as he ultimately discovers his true colours, and the true colours of others are revealed.