The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons--Starting May 25th, 2021

[Dr. Andy]

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.

'A sharply observant and vividly drawn debut. I loved every minute I spent in this story' - Becky Albertalli

Fifteen-year-old Spencer Harris is a proud nerd, an awesome big brother and a Messi-in-training. He's 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.

At Oakley, Spencer seems to have it all: more accepting classmates, a decent shot at a starting position on the boy's 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 - he's passing.

So when a discriminatory law forces Spencer's coach to bench him after he discovers the 'F' on Spencer's 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 he's falling for.

[Dr. Andy]

ch. 6 (view spoiler)[ I feel like Spencer not telling his parents about soccer isn't going to end well. I love Riley! I'm glad Spencer came out to him and defended him at the QSA meeting. I wonder what Justice's explanation for his mean attitude will be. Also what kind of name is Steadfast?? So weird. (hide spoiler)]

Also im trying to figure out which guy on the cover is Spencer and I think its the one without the hat so Spencer might be BIPOC? I don't think it's been mentioned yet tho so I was just trying to be proactive.

[Dr. Andy]

Ch. 13 (view spoiler)[ Y'all this book is so cute!! And finally we know Justice actually likes Spencer! I wish Noble hadn't interrupted their kiss. I'm kind of scared of Justice's family, especially with that conservative talk show that was playing on the radio. I'm really glad Spencer got his parents to let him back on the team! Riley had great advice. (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Ch. 11 (view spoiler)[ Okay lots of thoughts. I hope Spencer's parents let him keep playing soccer. I was...very annoyed with Justice, but I think I've forgiven him. He just asked Spencer to homecoming...like, totally, as friends, bro. Hah. Also, yes, Spencer is BIPOC! This is a cute story. (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Andy wrote: "Ch. 13 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Yay I'm so happy Spencer is back on the team! And Justice showing up to take him to homecoming was so so cute! I'm so glad Justice came out to him. I wonder if he is out to Macintosh too and that's why he seems to be playing matchmaker lol. Also the little convos with Spencer and his dad are so heartwarming!

I feel so bad for Justice living in that situation. That's horrible. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Ch. 16 (view spoiler)[ Why is Ohio stupid and not let people change their sex on their birth certificate? I hope Spencer will find some way to play again. I love seeing Justice and Spencer together. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Melanie wrote: "Ch. 11 [spoilers removed]"

I mentioned it and then like the next chapter it said Spencer had brown skin lol

[Dr. Andy]

Melanie wrote: "Andy wrote: "Ch. 13 [spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]..."

I love Spencer and his dad!!

[Melanie]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Omg I loved this book so much. I was just so happy to have a book with trans rep that was so dang happy! Everything ended up okay! People were accepting and loving! He had so many great friends and supportive family. It was even happy for Justice! I cry. (hide spoiler)]

[Melanie]

Andy wrote: "Ch. 16 [spoilers removed]"
(view spoiler)[ Right? Absolutely ridiculous. And ridiculous that the soccer league cares about the birth certificate for some reason??? (hide spoiler)]
And on that note, Finished (view spoiler)[So glad they decided to change the rule about birth certificates for the soccer league!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Finished (view spoiler)[ This was so freaking adorable! I don't know how realistic a lot of the conflict resolution was, but I was so glad it ended happy. Spencer deserves to be happy and Justice deserves to not live in that awful house. (hide spoiler)]