Drag Teen
Drag Teen by Jeffery Self is a reprint edition published by Scholastic Incorporated on April 25, 2017. This young adult novel follows JT, a teenager feeling trapped in Florida with unhelpful parents and a boyfriend, Seth, who is moving on to a brighter future. With limited scholarship opportunities and after-school work, JT sees his only chance for a better life in becoming the next Miss Drag Teen in New York City. Despite a past failure at a school talent show, JT is determined to make the journey north with Seth and their friend Heather, facing challenges along the way.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of adolescence, friendship, and LGBTQ identity as JT navigates the complexities of his aspirations. The story highlights the importance of perseverance and self-expression in the face of adversity. With a page count of 272, this edition presents a vibrant tale of ambition and resilience, set against the backdrop of social themes relevant to young adults today.
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When life’s a drag, you’ve gotta drag it up
JT feels like his life’s hit a dead end. It looks like he’ll always be stuck in Florida. His parents are anti-supportive. And his boyfriend, Seth, seems to be moving toward a bright future a long way from home.Scholarship money is nonexistent. After-school work will only get JT so far. There’s only one shot for him — to become the next Miss Drag Teen in New York City.The problem with that? Well, the only other time JT tried drag (at a school talent show), he was booed off the stage. And it’s not exactly an easy drive from Florida to New York. But JT isn’t going to give up. He, Seth, and their friend Heather are going to drag race up north so JT can capture the crown, no matter how many feisty foes he has to face. Because when your future is on the line, you have to be in it to win it, one fraught and fabulous step at a time.
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