{"product_id":"act-cool-isbn-9780063038578","title":"Act Cool","description":"\u003cp\u003e*\u003cstrong\u003eNamed a Rainbow Book List Title and one of Bank Street Children's Best Books of the Year*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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 \u003cem\u003eStay Gold\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAspiring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAugust is convinced he can play the part his parents want while acting cool and confident in the company of his talented new friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut who is August when the lights go down? And where will he turn when the roles start hitting a little too close to home?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"The story will help readers understand how multifaceted and complicated the transgender experience can be. A well-paced, unique story.  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"McSmith’s approach to gender and dysphoria is compassionate, and the musical’s cast dynamics are well sketched; theater fans especially will find the discussion of representation on the stage compelling.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"One of the most powerful YA books of the year.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePopsugar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"McSmith writes with authority, insight, and empathy. [A] necessary book.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890405142757,"sku":"NP9780063038578","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063038578.jpg?v=1730233216","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/act-cool-isbn-9780063038578","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}