“I had choices and people who loved me for who I was. The rest would work itself out somehow.” ~M.G Hennessey, The Other Boy

This book is about a young transgender boy’s experience of transitioning. The author illustrates the struggles Shane experiences in telling his family about his true identity, beginning his transition, and living life as the gender he was born to be. The reader embarks on a journey with Shane as he navigates through a world where no one knows about his identity except his parents. Shane faces many challenges along the way but he is able to overcome this obstacles with the help of his parents and best friend, Josh. The unbreakable bond Shane and Josh have illustrates the true meaning of trust and friendship. This is a beautiful story of courage, love, friendship, heartbreak, and resiliency.

This is an excellent book for starting conversations about gender identities and the LGBTQ2S+ community. It also addresses key themes of bullying, friendship, and acceptance.