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  One of the Boys, Victoria Zeller
  Levine Querido, 97816461450270, May 13, 2025 (Young Adult)
  

  “In this tale of acceptance and redemption, Zeller tethers us to our main character Grace, who finds herself shunned by her former football teammates and the sport she loved when she transitions. When things don’t go as planned for the team, they realize exactly what they’re missing and beg for Grace’s return. How much and what parts of Grace is she willing to give up to be ‘one of the boys’ again, or will she realize showing ‘grace’ to the ones who turned their back on her is a bigger feat than expected?”

  —Morgan Haywood-Joy, Greenlight Bookstore, Brooklyn, NY
  
  

  “I honestly loved how relatable, thought provoking, and just how normal this book is. Kids get the process of changes a lot more than adults do. So many times we see things as an obstacle, where younger kids just accept it. This reminded me of an after-school special. It’s a peek into the lives of teenagers just being teenagers. The issues are parents, sports, and romance. And, well, again — life. This book is very inclusive; anyone can relate to at least one of the characters. Pick up a copy and settle in on the couch.”

  —Suzanne Lucey, Page 158 Books, Wake Forest, NC
  

   

  “What happens after the coming-of-age story ends? You still have to go to school the next year. Grace made some big changes last year, and is finding a new sense of balance as she begins her senior year. That new balance is disrupted when her old identity and passions come knocking. Can she stand on her new foundation amidst the triumphs and defeats, and epic highs and lows of high-school football? Tender, awkward, joyful — this book has everything.”

  —Jessica Hahl, Books Inc., San Leandro, CA