Openly Straight

Openly Straight is a 2013 young adult novel and the second book by American author Bill Konigsberg.

The coming-of-age story focuses on high school junior Rafe who has been openly gay since he was in the eighth grade.

When he switches to a private all boys high school across the country in Massachusetts he decides to hide his sexuality from his new classmates.

In an attempt to live a life without labels, Rafe is immediately taken in by the jocks for his soccer abilities.

It received three starred reviews: from Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and School Library Journal.