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13, 2009 by <a href="/wiki/Delacorte_Books_for_Young_Readers" class="mw-redirect" title="Delacorte Books for Young Readers">Delacorte Books for Young Readers</a>. </p><p>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 <a href="/wiki/Transgender_youth" title="Transgender youth">transgender</a>. Logan must then work through complicated feelings regarding his attraction to Sage. </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Characters">Characters</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Almost_Perfect_(novel)&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: Characters"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Protagonists">Protagonists</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Almost_Perfect_(novel)&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Protagonists"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><b>Logan Witherspoon</b>: A highschool athlete who breaks up with his girlfriend of 3 years after finding out she cheated. He befriends a mysterious new girl in town whom he has romantic feelings for.</li> <li><b>Sage Hendricks</b>: A mysterious <a href="/wiki/Passing_(gender)" title="Passing (gender)">stealth transgender</a> new girl in town, she becomes Logan's new friend and love interest.</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Supporting">Supporting</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Almost_Perfect_(novel)&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Supporting"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><b>Jack Severson</b>: Logan's annoying bestfriend who serves as a <a href="/wiki/Comic_relief" title="Comic relief">comic relief</a>.</li> <li><b>Brenda</b>: Logan's ex-girlfriend whom he dated for 3 years before breaking up after her <a href="/wiki/Infidelity" title="Infidelity">Infidelity</a>.</li> <li><b>Mrs Witherspoon</b>: Logan's struggling single mother of two who is a waitress at a local restaurant. She had to take care of her children on her own after her husband walked out on them.</li> <li><b>Tim Tokugowa</b>: The only Asian student in Boyer and a friend of Logan's, He is very wise yet sloppy, messy and loves eating snacks. He has certain obligations to destroy <a href="/wiki/Stereotypes_of_Asians" title="Stereotypes of Asians">Asian stereotypes</a>.</li> <li><b>Laura Witherspoon</b>: Logan's big sister who moved out after getting a scholarship to the University of Missouri.</li> <li><b>Tammi Hendricks</b>: 15 year old freshman who is Sage's younger sister.</li> <li><b>Tanya</b>: A pretty girl who is in the cheerleading squad.</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Reception">Reception</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Almost_Perfect_(novel)&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: Reception"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Reviews">Reviews</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Almost_Perfect_(novel)&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: Reviews"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><i>Almost Perfect</i> received starred reviews from <i><a href="/wiki/Kirkus_Reviews" title="Kirkus Reviews">Kirkus</a>,</i><sup id="cite_ref-:0_1-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> as well as a positive review from <i><a href="/wiki/Booklist" title="Booklist">Booklist</a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_2-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 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."<sup id="cite_ref-:0_1-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <i>Booklist</i> 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."<sup id="cite_ref-:1_2-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Accolades">Accolades</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Almost_Perfect_(novel)&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: Accolades"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <table class="wikitable"> <caption>Accolades for <i>Almost Perfect</i> </caption> <tbody><tr> <th>Year </th> <th>Accolade </th> <th>Result </th> <th>Ref. </th></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">2010 </td> <td><a href="/wiki/American_Library_Association_Best_Books_for_Young_Adults" class="mw-redirect" title="American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults">American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults</a> </td> <td>Selection </td> <td><sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/American_Library_Association" title="American Library Association">American Library Association</a>'s <a href="/wiki/American_Library_Association_Rainbow_List" class="mw-redirect" title="American Library Association Rainbow List">Rainbow Project Book List</a> </td> <td>Selection </td> <td><sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td></tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2">2011 </td> <td>James Cook Book Award </td> <td>Honor </td> <td><sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td></tr> <tr> <td><a href="/wiki/Stonewall_Book_Award" title="Stonewall Book Award">Stonewall Book Award</a> </td> <td>Winner </td> <td><sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td></tr> <tr> <td>2012 </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Young_Adult_Library_Services_Association" title="Young Adult Library Services Association">YALSA</a>'s <a href="/wiki/Popular_Paperbacks_for_Young_Adults" title="Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults">Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults</a> </td> <td>Selection </td> <td><sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td></tr> <tr> <td>2013 </td> <td><a href="/wiki/American_Library_Association" title="American Library Association">American Library Association</a>'s <a href="/wiki/Amazing_Audiobooks_for_Young_Adults" title="Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults">Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults</a> </td> <td>Selection </td> <td><sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td></tr></tbody></table> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Censorship">Censorship</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Almost_Perfect_(novel)&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Censorship"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In a report conducted by the <a href="/wiki/American_Library_Association" title="American Library Association">American Library Association</a>’s Office for Intellectual Freedom, <i>Almost Perfect</i> was named the 81st-most <a href="/wiki/List_of_most_commonly_challenged_books_in_the_United_States" title="List of most commonly challenged books in the United States">banned and challenged book in the United States</a> between 2010 and 2019.<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <table class="wikitable"> <caption> </caption> <tbody><tr> <th>When </th> <th>Where </th> <th>Outcome </th> <th>Notes </th> <th>References </th></tr> <tr> <td>2023 </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Forest_Hills_Public_Schools" title="Forest Hills Public Schools">Forest Hills Public School</a>, Michigan </td> <td>Removed </td> <td>Banned alongside 9 other books by superintendent, challenged by National Coalition Against Censorship, superintendent offered an apology and retired. As of April 2023, some books have been added back, but some are still removed </td> <td><sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td></tr> <tr> <td>2022 </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Alpine_School_District" title="Alpine School District">Alpine School District</a>, Utah </td> <td>Removed </td> <td>Banned alongside 52 other books, after Utah law H.B. 374, banned books containing “Sensitive Materials In Schools," <p>42% of books removed featured LBGTQ+ characters and or themes, and were removed because they were considered to contain pornographic material according to the new law, which defines porn using the following criteria: </p> <ul><li>"The average person" would find that the material, on the whole, "appeals to prurient interest in sex"</li> <li>The material "is patently offensive in the description or depiction of nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, sadomasochistic abuse, or excretion"</li> <li>The material, on the whole, "does not have serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value."</li></ul> </td> <td><sup id="cite_ref-:02_12-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:02-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-:03_14-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:03-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-:22_15-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:22-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td></tr> <tr> <td>2022 </td> <td><a href="/wiki/Polk_County_Public_Schools" title="Polk County Public Schools">Polk County Public Schools</a>, Florida </td> <td>Retained </td> <td>Removed initially along with 15 other books, National 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