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Obie Is Man Enough
Obie Is Man Enough | Schuyler Bailar
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A coming-of-age story about transgender tween Obie, who didn't think being himself would cause such a splash. For fans of Alex Gino's George and Lisa Bunker's Felix Yz. Obie knew his transition would have ripple effects. He has to leave his swim coach, his pool, and his best friends. But it's time for Obie to find where he truly belongs. As Obie dives into a new team, though, things are strange. Obie always felt at home in the water, but now he can't get his old coach out of his head. Even worse are the bullies that wait in the locker room and on the pool deck. Luckily, Obie has family behind him. And maybe some new friends too, including Charlie, his first crush. Obie is ready to prove he can be one of the fastest boys in the water--to his coach, his critics, and his biggest competition: himself.
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Zoe-h
Obie Is Man Enough | Schuyler Bailar
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This was a cute coming of age story about a trans swimmer. I enjoyed the book (and was shocked to find out that the author was the first transgender athlete in the NCAA??), but I thought the amount of cussing from the older brother felt weird in the rest of the VERY middle grade background. 4⭐️

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willaful
Obie Is Man Enough | Schuyler Bailar

#TransRightsReadathon #MarchISpyBingo (purple swim trunks) #LGBTQBookBingo (not your usual genre.) I'm not big on realistic, issues-oriented children's fiction, but Obie really does have a wonderful arc in this and I loved the ending. Also, it's really a pleasant change to see Asian parents and grandparents who don't fit the standard characterizations. Obie's Korean family members are very loving, supportive, and low-pressure.

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BookishTrish
Obie Is Man Enough | Schuyler Bailar
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Sheltering under this gorgeous tree, watching a soccer practice in the rain, and thoroughly into this middle grade read.