Act Cool, Tobly McSmith
Act Cool, Tobly McSmith
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Act Cool

Author: Tobly McSmith

Narrator: Shaan Dasani

Unabridged: 9 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/07/2021


Synopsis

*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?

About 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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Claude's on February 05, 2022

It's wonderful to have more transgender representation in books and especially by ownvoice authors. That being said, the main character in this book was quite an unlikeable young man. His fake personas grew annoying and the desperation to increase his following was pretty superficial. I also didn't......more

Goodreads review by ksiazkowyelf on April 12, 2022

3.25/5⭐️ Niezwykle wzruszająca historia która dała mi dużo do myślenia. Początkowo nie mogłam się wkręcić w historie. Z niewiadomych powodów nie byłam w stanie zżyć się z bohaterami i nie miałam takiego poczucia, że płynę przez książkę. Nie zmienia to jednak faktu, że estetyka i klimat teatru, występó......more

Goodreads review by not my high on February 27, 2022

3.5 Dlaczego kocham ten tytuł? POMYSŁ - trans chłopak ucieka od swoich religijnych rodziców, którzy chcą go "naprawić" do szkoły aktorskiej w Nowym Jorku. August zaczyna tranzycję i zamieszkuje ze swoją gay-vegan-artistic ciocią. August jest aktorem, który przez całe życie chodził w masce dziewczyny,......more