CSD Reviews: George by Alex Gino

George – by Alex Gino
Review written by Geralyn Schultz

George has a secret.  Though a boy in the eyes of others, she longs to grow her hair out long, and wear cute clothes and makeup.  One day, George sees an opportunity to show her real self as Charlotte in the class play, Charlotte’s Web.  She is broken-hearted when her teacher chastises her for auditioning for the part and refuses to consider her.  As George courageously begins to share her secret with those around her she finds both support and resistance in surprising places.  After confiding in her best friend Kelly, the two hatch a courageous plan to show her true self to the world. George is a poignant story about a child’s intense desire to be seen for who she truly is and to be fully accepted by her family and community. Although Gino resolves some parts of the story, they realistically leave some personal relationships open. 

Publishers Weekly 05/11/2015 (EAN 9780545812542, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2015 (EAN 9780545812542, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
School Library Journal 07/01/2015 pg. 77 (EAN 9780545812542, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
Booklist 08/01/2015 pg. 61 (EAN 9780545812542, Hardcover) - *Starred Review