The Passing Playbook
The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons is a contemporary romance published by Penguin on May 31, 2022. This reprint edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The story follows fifteen-year-old Spencer Harris, a transgender athlete navigating the challenges of acceptance and identity as he starts anew at Oakley, a liberal private school in Ohio. As Spencer strives for a spot on the boys’ soccer team, he grapples with the complexities of passing as cisgender while facing the realities of discrimination.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of young adult fiction, romance, and sports, focusing on Spencer’s journey of self-discovery and resilience. The plot centers on his internal conflict between maintaining his stealth and advocating for his right to play soccer when faced with a discriminatory law. As he builds friendships and explores romantic feelings for a teammate, Spencer’s story highlights the struggles and triumphs of coming of age in a world that often challenges one’s identity.
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Love, Simon meets Bend It Like Beckham in this feel-good contemporary romance about a trans athlete who must decide between fighting for his right to play and staying stealth.
“A sharply observant and vividly drawn debut. I loved every minute I spent in this story, and I’ve never rooted harder for a jock in my life.” – New York Times bestselling author Becky Albertalli
Fifteen-year-old Spencer Harris is a proud nerd, an awesome big brother, and a David Beckham in training. He’s also transgender. After transitioning at his old school leads to a year of isolation and 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 boys’ 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.
But when a discriminatory law forces Spencer’s coach to bench him, Spencer has to make a choice: cheer his team on from the sidelines or publicly fight for his right to play, even though it would mean coming out to everyone—including the guy he’s falling for.
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