No matter how accepting one tries to be concerning the LGBTQ community, there's no denying that such topics can be confusing, especially if you aren't experiencing the feelings yourself. "George" is a perfect book on this subject, because not only does the author put readers into the mind of a transgender child, but Gino also shows just how confusing everything is for George, her family, and her friends. Figuring out your identity and then having to show your identity to the world, whether the world likes it or not, is a terrifying thing for anyone, let alone someone who identifies in a way that some see as "abnormal." What I loved about this book is that it expertly shows this struggle. George's decision to tell her family and her best friend Kelly that she is a girl is no easy task, and it isn't met with immediate acceptance. But gradually, those who love her figure out how to support her the best they can (in particular, Kelly, who helps stage a sort of coup of the school play in order to let George express herself). The catharsis this creates for George was beautiful to read. 
 "George" shows that even though society has come a long way, understanding and accepting the LGBTQ community is a continual learning process for everyone - no matter their identity. We can always do better, but always have to give our best. We need more Kellys in the world!