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Act Cool, Hardcover by Mcsmith, Tobly, ISBN 0063038560, ISBN-13 9780063038561, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Transgender teen and aspiring actor August lands a spot at a prestigious performing arts high school in New York City, but he struggles to move past the life he left behind, with conservative parents who wanted to send him to conversion therapy.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100063038560
ISBN-139780063038561
eBay Product ID (ePID)18050031284
Product Key Features
Book TitleAct Cool
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPerforming Arts / Theater & Musicals, General, Coming of Age, Lgbt
Publication Year2021
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
AuthorTobly Mcsmith
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight15.1 Oz
Item Length8.6 in
Item Width5.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
LCCN2021-016793
Reviews"One of the most powerful YA books of the year." -- Popsugar "The story will help readers understand how multifaceted and complicated the transgender experience can be. A well-paced, unique story. -- School Library Journal "McSmith's approach to gender and dysphoria is compassionate, and the musical's cast dynamics are well sketched; theater fans especially will find the discussion of representation on the stage compelling." -- Publishers Weekly "McSmith writes with authority, insight, and empathy. [A] necessary book." -- Booklist (starred review)
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromNinth Grade
Dewey Decimal813.6
Synopsis*Named a Rainbow Book List title* A trans teen walks the fine line between doing whatever it takes for his acting dream and staying true to himself in this moving, thought-provoking YA novel from the acclaimed author of Stay Gold . Aspiring actor August Greene just landed a coveted spot at the prestigious School of Performing Arts in New York. There's only one problem: His conservative parents won't accept that he's transgender. And to stay with his aunt in the city, August must promise them he won't transition. August is convinced he can play the part his parents want while acting cool and confident in the company of his talented new friends. But who is August when the lights go down? And where will he turn when the roles start hitting a little too close to home?, *Named a Rainbow Book List Title and one of Bank Street Children's Best Books of the Year* A trans teen walks the fine line between doing whatever it takes for his acting dream and staying true to himself in this moving, thought-provoking YA novel from the acclaimed author of Stay Gold. Aspiring actor August Greene just landed a coveted spot at the prestigious School of Performing Arts in New York. There's only one problem: His conservative parents won't accept that he's transgender. And to stay with his aunt in the city, August must promise them he won't transition. August is convinced he can play the part his parents want while acting cool and confident in the company of his talented new friends. But who is August when the lights go down And where will he turn when the roles start hitting a little too close to home