George

This groundbreaking middle-grade novel follows a fourth-grader who was assigned male at birth but knows she is a girl, though she hasn't told anyone about her true identity. When her class performs Charlotte's Web, she dreams of playing Charlotte but faces challenges when auditions are restricted by gender. The story sensitively explores themes of gender identity, self-acceptance, and finding the courage to be authentic, while also addressing friendship, family relationships, and standing up against bullying.