Young Adult Novel with LGBTQ+ Focus

This year, prom’s a drag. Waylon Russell Brewer is an openly, proud gay boy in a small Texas town of Clover City. And he can’t wait to get out. His master plan is to move to Austin with his twin sister, Clementine, and become his true self outside of his hometown. But then Clementine drops a bombshell and deviates from his plan, recovering from a heartbreak and his sister’s betrayal. Waylon films an audition tape for his favorite drag television show, Fiercest of Them All. Soon after, the tape is shared with the entire school…

Instead of succumbing to embarrassment, Waylon takes this in stride. Watch as Waylon learns to express his true self, with many inspiring LGBTQ+ characters, and LGBTQ+ relationships. Witness the phenomenal transformation of Waylon Brewer into Pumpkin, as the line is blurred between his drag persona as he becomes his true self.

Julie Murphy perfectly represents the full beautiful spectrum of the LGBTQ+ rainbow in this novel. Want to further educate yourself? Explore a variety of documentaries such as Secret Love, following the love story of two women in 1947, Pat Henschel and Terry Donahue, as you witness their 65 year long journey of overcoming prejudice and their unbreakable bond.

Or watch the new rendition of the popular show Queer Eye, a reality television series following the Fab Five: Antoni Porowski, food connaseur; Tan France, fashion expert; Karamo Brown, culture and lifestyle guide; Bobby Berk, interior designer; and Jonathan Van Ness, grooming expert. Watch this award-winning show with strong representation of queer icons as they work to transform people's lives forever. Be inspired by their generosity and drive as the Fab Five change the world around them.