Almost Perfect (novel)

Almost Perfect is a young adult novel by Brian Katcher, published October 13, 2009 by Delacorte Books for Young Readers.

Almost Perfect
AuthorBrian Katcher
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreYoung adult fiction
PublisherDelacorte Books for Young Readers
Publication date
October 13, 2009
Media typePrint (hardcover, paperback)
ISBN9780385736640

The book follows Logan, a high-school senior, who, after discovering his girlfriend cheated on him, befriends the new student, Sage. Logan gradually develops romantic feelings for Sage until she informs him she's transgender. Logan must then work through complicated feelings regarding his attraction to Sage.

Reception

Reviews

Almost Perfect received starred reviews from Kirkus,[1] as well as a positive review from Booklist.[2]

Kirkus Reviews applauded the book for tackling "issues of homophobia, hate crimes and stereotyping with humor and grace in an accessible tone that will resonate with teens."[1] Booklist echoed the sentiment, stating, "Teens—both those familiar with transgender issues and those who are not—will welcome the honest take on a rarely explored subject."[2]

Accolades
Accolades for Almost Perfect
Year Accolade Result Ref.
American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults Selection [3]
2010 American Library Association's Rainbow Project Book List Selection [4]
2011 James Cook Book Award Honor [5]
Stonewall Book Award Winner [6][7]
2012 YALSA's Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Selection [8]
2013 American Library Association's Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults Selection [9]

Controversy

In a report conducted by the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom, Almost Perfect was named the 81st-most banned and challenged book in the United States between 2010 and 2019.[10]

References
  1. "Almost Perfect". Kirkus Reviews. 2010-06-24. Retrieved 2022-01-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "2009-12-08". Booklist. Retrieved 2022-01-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Almost Perfect | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. 2010-01-21. Retrieved 2022-01-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "2010 rainbow project booklist | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. January 11, 2011. Retrieved 2021-07-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "James Cook Book Award". Ohio Library Council. Retrieved 2022-01-05.
  6. "Almost Perfect | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. January 10, 2011. Retrieved 2021-07-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. Morales, Macey (2011-01-10). "'Almost Perfect' wins 2011 Stonewall Children's and Young Adult Literature Award". American Library Association. Retrieved 2021-07-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. "Almost Perfect | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. May 2, 2012. Retrieved 2021-07-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. "Almost Perfect | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. February 1, 2013. Retrieved 2021-07-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. "Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books: 2010-2019". Advocacy, Legislation & Issues. 2020-09-09. Retrieved 2022-01-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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