Books like George by Alex Gino
When classmates see George, they assume she is a boy, but George knows she is a girl. She fears keeping her identity hidden until her teacher announces the class play of "Charlotte's Web." Determined to play Charlotte, George faces the teacher’s rule that prevents a boy from auditioning. With the support of her best friend Kelly, George devises a plan that not only allows her to audition for Charlotte but also gives everyone the chance to see who she truly is.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Transgender Fiction
Authors: Alex Gino
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