Showstopper
Showstopper by Lily Anderson, published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR) on September 30, 2025, is a captivating narrative set in a summer camp where the world of theater intertwines with mystery. This 320-page book explores the experiences of Faye, a young Afro-Latina actress, as she navigates her final summer at the Ghostlight Youth Theater Camp. With a focus on her journey to embrace her identity and the challenges of competition among friends, the story unfolds against a backdrop of both artistic passion and unexpected peril.
Readers will find a blend of humor and suspense as Faye faces the pressures of performance while grappling with the unsettling occurrences around her. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, identity, and the darker side of ambition within the performing arts. As the camp’s atmosphere shifts from excitement to danger, Faye’s determination to shine on stage becomes increasingly complicated by the mysterious accidents that plague her fellow campers. This edition invites readers into a world where the love for theater is matched only by the intrigue of a summer filled with secrets.
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“A witty summer camp murder mystery where drama unfolds both on and off the stage . . . . In this love letter to theater life, the joy and passion derived from the art form shine through brightly.” —Kirkus Reviews
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The Ghostlight Youth Theater Camp isn’t the best program in the world, but to Faye, it’s home. Every summer since junior high, Faye and her friends have come together for a monthlong musical-theater intensive. For her last year before graduation, Faye’s finally ready to take center stage as her true Afro-Latina self and break out of her white-passing roles.
But as Faye steps into her spotlight, complications arise. Suddenly, she’s competing with her BFF for lead roles and distracted by the attentions of the new camp hottie. Even when the drama turns deadly, Faye remains determined to make this the best production the Ghostlight has ever seen. It must be a coincidence that the stagehands keep disappearing and having gruesome accidents, right? But dark secrets are hiding behind the scenes, and opening night might turn out to be a bloodbath.
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