Gino, A. (2015). George. NY: Scholastic
Perhaps a bit of controversy is needed to address a serious topic that many wan to turn their back on. George is an 11 year old girl trapped in boy's body. Everyday she fights to keep her secret because society has taught her that certain things are not okay. Her fourth grade class is going to showcase Charlotte's Webb and Goerge is dying to play the role of Charlotte. This is not taken seriously into consideration by his teacher. Kelly, who is George's best friend plays an important role. When George tells her the situation, Kelly wants to find a way to make George's dream a reality. Through heartache, an worry, an anger of the unfairness of it all, this novel is more than what one can bargain for. Will George get his way, well her way? Will people understand? Will his mother?
Unfortunately there are a lot of narrowminded people in this world. I personally have nothing against homosexuality, transgender, etc. As a mother, I can honestly say that whatever my children's sexual preferences, I will be there for them 100%. The only heartbreaking thing is to even think they might suffer due to society's views. If my children are happy, then I will be happy too. Reading this broke my heart a little...only to think that innocent people are looked down upon. We definitely need to be more accepting.
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