One of the Boys

One of the Boys tells the compelling story of Grace Woodhouse, a trans high school senior navigating her early transition while grappling with her passion for football. After coming out, Grace leaves behind her old life, including her friend group, girlfriend, and a Division I football scholarship. When her former teammates recruit her back, she's pulled into a world that once rejected her. This book explores themes of identity, belonging, resilience, and the sacrifices one makes for love of a sport, making it an excellent read for teenagers exploring self-discovery and acceptance.

Grace Woodhouse has left a lot behind. She used to have a great friend group, an amazing girlfriend, and a right foot set to earn her a Division I football scholarship--before she came out as trans. As senior year begins, Grace is struggling to find her place in early transition, new social circles, and a life without football. But when her skills as the best kicker in the state prove to be vital, her old teammates beg her to come out of retirement, dragging her back into a sport--into a way of life--she thought had turned its back on her forever. When a chance meeting cracks the door to college football back open, she has to decide how much of herself she's willing to give up for the game she loves.