In store now! The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons

As part of our Pride Month celebrations, October Books recommends ‘The Passing Playbook’’ a young adult story about a trans teen who has to make the decision about whether to out himself in his stand for trans rights or continue passing as cis in his new school. 

Order your copy today directly through October Books or buy online through our bookshop store and we’ll get a commission on your purchase.

The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons
Paperback £7.99

Love, Simon meets Friday Night Lights in this feelgood LGBTQ+ romance about a trans teen torn between standing up for his rights and staying stealth.

Fifteen-year-old Spencer Harris is a proud nerd, an awesome big brother and a Messi-in-training. He's also transgender. After transitioning at his old school leads to a year of 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 boy's 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.

So when a discriminatory law forces Spencer's coach to bench him after he discovers the 'F' on Spencer's birth certificate, Spencer has to make a choice: cheer his team on from the sidelines or publicly fight for his right to play, even if it means coming out to everyone - including the guy he's falling for.

Order your copy today directly from October Books or buy online through our bookshop store and we’ll get commission on your purchase.

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