When a young boy named Dylan doesn’t get cast as the star of the school play, he shows he’s a bit of a drama queen, but ultimately finds his own way to shine in this funny and engaging story. The book isn’t explicitly LGBTQ inclusive, yet this story of a boy who lives to perform and is “very in touch with his emotions” is bound to resonate with many young queer thespians, among others. Although Dylan isn’t identified as queer in the text, author Kamen Edwards’ bio at Amazon explains that the book is “a nostalgic re-imagining of an out and proud childhood,” and the cover flap explains, “Kamen loved to read as a child but never found a book about a boy he could relate to. He’s excited that Dylan can be that boy for today’s strong, confident, fabulous kids.” Not all queer boys are drama geeks, of course, and not all drama geeks are queer—but anyone who fits either or both categories (and even some who don’t) should love reading about Dylan’s performance adventures. Bravo!
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