Freak Show

St. James, J. (2007). Freak show. New York: Dutton. Book Summary Billy is ready for a new school and new year! But is the new school ready for him? Billy is stylish, flamBOYant, and fierce! Legally Billy is a teenage boy, but internally he identifies as a female and he loves to dress up as a drag queen. Majority of the high school does not accept Billy’s lifestyle and this leads to a very miserable year. And to make matters worst she falls in love with Flip, the Star football player...she will never have a chance or so she thinks! She is the outcast and no one understands her. Things all change when she gets jumped by bullies and ends up in the hospital. Surprisingly, the only person that comes to check up on her is Flip! They begin to connect and form a friendship.  Billy decides to not let this bring her down and she does the unthinkable and run for homecoming queen. Win or lose Billy is determined to be accepted! Book Review Freak Show by James St. James is a realistic fiction book that will have you laughing, crying, and fuming all in one read! I love how the author creatively integrates his own personal struggles with his gender. This book will have readers reflecting on many issues teenagers face everyday including bullying, and sexual identity. Movie Trailer https://youtu.be/LGubK9RyKQo Meet the Author https://youtu.be/hZlDXmpDWLM Awards and Recognition Michigan Library Association Thumbs Up! Award Nominee (2008) Peggy Miller Award (2008)