Self, Jeffrey Drag Teen, 272
pages. PUSH (Scholstic), 2016. $18.
Language: PG-13 (70 swears); Mature Content: PG (about gay teens and drag
shows); Violence: G.
JT is so ready to get out of
dullsville Florida. But his parents have
no money for college, so scholarships are about the only chance he has. The only scholarship idea he has is
road-tripping to New York City to enter the Miss Teen Drag competition. He drags along his boyfriend, Seth, and his
best friend, Heather, on a whirlwind trip to the Big Apple. Along the way he meets some fairy godmothers
(figuratively), who help him learn more about himself and maybe find a way to
follow his dreams.
Self writes a great book
covering a seldom seen topic. Despite
the language, I was very interested in JT’s journey. Some of the scenes are a bit campy and the
resolution is helped along by a bit of deus ex machine, but the ride was a lot
of fun.
HS – OPTIONAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
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