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A review by smalltownbookmom
Obie Is Man Enough by Schuyler Bailar
5.0
A powerfully moving semi-autobiographical middle grade story about Obie, a transgender, biracial Korean American boy who just wants to swim.
This book is so much more than just a transgender story, it deals with hate speech, bullying, self-acceptance, first love, transphobia, and the complexities of being a transgender athlete.
I really enjoyed Obie’s first dating experiences and how nerve wracking it was to try to figure out who to trust and when to share he was transgender. I also loved the extra layer of his Korean American identity and the way that made it more difficult to come out to his family.
Overall a great read I highly recommend, especially for fans of George. The book includes a great author’s note and resource guide for transgender youth too.
This book is so much more than just a transgender story, it deals with hate speech, bullying, self-acceptance, first love, transphobia, and the complexities of being a transgender athlete.
I really enjoyed Obie’s first dating experiences and how nerve wracking it was to try to figure out who to trust and when to share he was transgender. I also loved the extra layer of his Korean American identity and the way that made it more difficult to come out to his family.
Overall a great read I highly recommend, especially for fans of George. The book includes a great author’s note and resource guide for transgender youth too.