MMGM Review: Ollie in Betwee by Jess Callans
Ollie in Between
Jess Callans
Feiwel & Friends
Published April 8, 2025
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About Ollie in Between
As endearing as it is humorous, this debut middle grade novel by Jess Callans is a tender, queer coming of age story about the courage it takes to find your own voice and choosing to just be.
Puberty, AKA the ultimate biological predator, is driving a wedge between soon-to-be 13-year-old Ollie Thompson and their lifelong friends.
Too much of a girl for their neighborhood hockey team, but not girly enough for their boy-crazed BFF, Ollie doesn’t know where they fit. And their usual ability … Continue reading
