Middle School's a Drag, You Better Werk! by Greg Howard - ISBN: 9780525517528
Hardcover
Kid agent, teen drag queen: Anything is possible with heart.

Middle School's a Drag, You Better Werk!

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  • Hardcover

    304 pages

  • Release Date

    18 February 2020

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Summary

In this heartfelt and hilarious new novel from Greg Howard, an enterprising boy starts his own junior talent agency and signs a thirteen-year-old aspiring drag queen as his first client.

Twelve-year-old Mikey Pruitt—president, founder, and CEO of Anything, Inc.—has always been an entrepreneur at heart. Inspired by his grandfather Pap Pruitt, who successfully ran all sorts of businesses from a car wash to a roadside peanut stand, Mikey is still looking for his million-dollar idea. Unfo…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780525517528
ISBN-10:0525517529
Author:Greg Howard
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Dial Books for Young Readers,US
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:304
Release Date:18 February 2020
Weight:408g
Dimensions:217mm x 146mm x 25mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Praise for Middle School’s A Drag, You Better Werk!:

What a fun book! I love the book’s message of being yourself and accepting others. You better werk! I definitely recommend this book to all kids and teens, but especially drag kids.” —Desmond Is Amazing

“This fun, funny, and heartfelt novel will leave you feeling hopeful and triumphant!” —Donna Gephart, award-winning author of Lily and Dunkin, In Your Shoes, and The Paris Project

“A funny, fabulous, and ultimately life-affirming story that will uplift and entertain young readers from many different backgrounds. So, should you check this one out? Mikey says, yas queen!” —Booklist

Lovely … Shows that when people give proper due to each other, they learn and celebrate together, and maybe even heal.” —Lambda Literary

“A funny take on early adolescence and discovering who you are, with a warmth that’s sure to speak to young readers and the adults in their lives.” —Chapter 16

A heartwarming story perfect for fans of Tim Federle’s Better Nate Than Ever.” —School Library Journal

“Greg Howard tells a funny and relatable story about relationships, family and friendships in the strange world of adolescence…a brilliantly entertaining and heartwarming story.” —PinkNews UK

Praise for The Whispers:
A 2022 Garden State Book Award Nominee
A 2020 Edgar Award Nominee
A 2020 Wisconsin State Just One More Page List Pick

“This taut, moving tale delves beyond loss into issues of sexuality, conformity and self-acceptance…a masterful exploration into the power of storytelling but also its dangers, including self-denial and escapism.” —The New York Times Book Review

With sensitivity and skill, Howard handles themes of sexual identity, self-worth, loss and friendship.” —The Washington Post

“Howard’s personal story helps create a fictional narrative both realistic and relevant, while also calling on the fantastical magic of the imagination…. A tale of family, friendship and loss, filled with magic and heart.” Associated Press

A dreamy novel recalling Bridge to Terabithia.” —Entertainment Weekly

A heartbreaking, beguiling debut… This poignant journey through the badlands of grief is crammed with tenderness, wit and warmth.” —The Guardian

★ “This is a story of a boy coming to grips with heartbreak and trying to understand why he is the way he is, who must learn to discern what is real, and who discovers redemption.” —School Library Connection, starred review

About The Author

Greg Howard

Born and raised in the South Carolina Lowcountry, Greg Howard’s love of words and story blossomed at a young age. Originally set on becoming a famous songwriter and following that dream to the bright lights of Nashville, Tennessee, Greg spent years producing the music of others before eventually returning to his childhood passion of writing stories. Greg writes young adult and middle grade novels focusing on LGBTQ characters and issues. He has an unhealthy obsession with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and currently resides in Nashville with his three rescued fur babies–Molly, Toby, and Riley.

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