Bibliograph

Act cool, Tobly McSmith

Type

Label

Act cool, Tobly McSmith

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 14 up, Quill Tree BooksGrades 10-12, Quill Tree Books

Literary Form

novels

Main title

Act cool

Oclc number

1226397313

Responsibility statement

Tobly McSmith

Summary

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 therapyAspiring actor August Greene just landed a coveted spot at the prestigious School of Performing Arts in New York. There is only one problem: His conservative parents won't accept that he is transgender. And to stay with his aunt in the city, August must promise them he won't transition. Convinced he can play the part his parents want while acting cool and confident in the company of his talented new friends, August find that the roles he is playing are hitting a little too close to home. Can he follow his dreams, and stay true to himself? -- adapted from jacket

Table Of Contents

"Content warning: This novel depicts transphobia, homophobia, misgendering, deadnaming, and suicidal isolation. If you feel any of these subjects may trigger an adverse reaction, we advise that you consider not reading this book. If you do read the book and some part of it is beginning to distress you, please stop reading immediately. ..." -- Verso

Target audience

adolescent

Classification

Creator