George by Alex Gino
By Holly Heller, Leader of the Night Owls Book Discussion Group
A middle-grade contemporary fiction novel, George tells the story of a 10-year-old transgender child coming to terms with gender identity. Born a boy, George identifies as a girl and calls herself Melissa. More than anything, she wants to play the role of Charlotte in her fourth grade production of "Charlotte's Web." As the story unfolds, we watch George open up to her closest friends and family and we feel the pain of being different and the joy/freedom that comes with being true to yourself.
The Night Owls varied dramatically in viewpoints regarding this book. Some thought it was inappropriate for children to read, while others thought it should be required classroom reading. Ratings ranged from 2 to 4, with the average coming in at 3.2.
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