Obie Is Man Enough

A coming-of-age story about transgender tween Obie, who didn't think being himself would cause such a splash. For fans of Alex Gino's George and Lisa Bunker's Felix Yz.

Obie knew his transition would have ripple effects. He has to leave his swim coach, his pool, and his best friends. But it's time for Obie to find where he truly belongs.

As Obie dives into a new team, though, things are strange. Obie always felt at home in the water, but now he can't get his old coach out of his head. Even worse are the bullies that wait in the locker room and on the pool deck. Luckily, Obie has family behind him. And maybe some new friends too, including Charlie, his first crush. Obie is ready to prove he can be one of the fastest boys in the water--to his coach, his critics, and his biggest competition: himself.

Author: Schuyler Bailar
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/07/2021
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780593379462
Age Range: 10-UP

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 512774 / Obie Is Man Enough


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/26/2021
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2021
School Library Journal 09/01/2021 pg. 84
Booklist 09/01/2021 pg. 69
Shelf Awareness 09/10/2021

About the Author
Schuyler Bailar is an internationally renowned inspirational speaker, inclusion advocate, and diversity advisor. He holds a degree in cognitive neuroscience and evolutionary psychology from Harvard University, where he was also the first transgender athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA Division I men's team. He was one of the USA's top 15-year-old breast-strokers. By 17, he set a USA national age-group record. In college, he finished in the top 15% of all collegiate athletes in his event. Schuyler's difficult choice--to transition while potentially giving up the prospect of being a champion swimmer as a female--was historic and timely. His story appeared everywhere from 60 Minutes to The Ellen Show. Schuyler's tireless advocacy of inclusion through public speaking and social media (@pinkmantaray) has earned him numerous notable honors. His corporate clients include Microsoft, Qualcomm, Capital One, American Eagle, Monte Nido & Affiliates, and many more.