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4.2(25)

Act Cool

*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?


Author:

  • Tobly McSmith

Narrator:

  • Shaan Dasani

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 9 h 37 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Teenage and young adult
  • Love and life
  • Teenage and young adult
  • Novels
  • Teenage and young adult
  • Nonfiction

4.2

25 ratings

Gaby

2023-09-06

Sweet and well written.

alex

2022-09-30

Inte många böcker kan få mig att skratta och gråta samtidigt, men det är exakt vad den här boken har gjort. En fantastisk bok som beskriver exakt hur det är för många av oss som är trans. Rekommenderar till alla!

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    Tobly McSmith

    Tobly McSmith is the co-creator/writer of seven somewhat successful musical parodies, including Friends! The Musical Parody. Tobly was born in Texas. He now lives in New York City with his two cats, Buster and Bananas McSmith. Tobly is proud to be transgender.

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