The Passing Playbook

Love, Simon meets Friday Night Lights in this feelgood LGBTQ+ romance about a trans teen torn between standing up for his rights and staying stealth.\r\n\r\nA sharply observant and vividly drawn debut. I loved every minute I spent in this story - Becky Albertalli\r\n\r\nFifteen-year-old Spencer Harris is a proud nerd, an awesome big brother and a Messi-in-training. Hes also transgender. After transitioning at his old school leads to a year of bullying, Spencer gets a fresh start at Oakley, the most liberal private school in Ohio. \r\n\r\nAt Oakley, Spencer seems to have it all: more accepting classmates, a decent shot at a starting position on the boys soccer team, great new friends, and maybe even something more than friendship with one of his teammates. The problem is, no one at Oakley knows Spencer is trans - hes passing. \r\n\r\nSo when a discriminatory law forces Spencers coach to bench him after he discovers the F on Spencers birth certificate, Spencer has to make a choice: cheer his team on from the sidelines or publicly fight for his right to play, even if it means coming out to everyone - including the guy hes falling for.