Nikhil Out Loud, Maulik Pancholy
Nikhil Out Loud, Maulik Pancholy
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Nikhil Out Loud

Author: Maulik Pancholy

Narrator: Maulik Pancholy

Unabridged: 6 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/11/2022

Synopsis

Lambda Literary Award Winner for LGBTQ+ Middle GradeFrom the acclaimed actor and Stonewall Honor–winning author of The Best at It, Maulik Pancholy, comes a new middle grade novel about a gay Indian American boy who learns the power of using his voice. For fans of Merci Suárez Changes Gears and Better Nate Than Ever.Thirteen-year-old Nikhil Shah is the beloved voice actor for Raj Reddy on the hit animated series Raj Reddy in Outer Space. But when his mom temporarily moves them to the small town in Ohio where she grew up to take care of Nikhil’s sick grandfather, Nikhil feels as out of orbit as his character.Nikhil’s fame lands him the lead in the school musical, but he’s terrified that everyone will realize he’s a fraud once they find out he has stage fright. And when a group of angry parents start to protest having an openly gay actor in the starring role, Nikhil feels like his life would be easier if only he could be Raj Reddy full-time.Then Nikhil wakes up one morning and hears a crack in his voice, which means his job playing Raj will have to come to an end. Life on earth is way more complicated than life on television. And some mysteries—like new friendships or a sick grandparent or finding the courage to speak out—don’t wrap up neatly between commercial breaks.

About Maulik Pancholy

Maulik Pancholy is an award-winning actor whose career has spanned hit television shows (30 Rock, Whitney), animated favorites (Phineas and Ferb, Sanjay and Craig), the Broadway stage, and films. He served on President Barack Obama’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and he is the cofounder of the anti-bullying campaign Act to Change. Maulik lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his husband, Ryan, and his dog, T-Rex. The Best at It is his debut novel.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anna on November 27, 2023

I love queer middle grade books so much. They are so hopeful for me as a queer adult who didn't have any queer middle grade books growing up. I cannot express the grip that these books have on my soul. Anyway this one is adorable and I both laughed and cried while listening. It is about Nikhil who is......more

Goodreads review by Darcy on October 15, 2022

since The Best at It was so good, this is going right on to the most anticipated list. ____ RTC Thank you so much to the publisher and Netgalley for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review!......more

Goodreads review by Nev on November 07, 2022

I have such a soft spot in my heart for queer Middle Grade books. This was such a great read, I feel like Maulik Pancholy has become an even stronger writer since his first book The Best at It. Nikhil, the voice of a popular cartoon character, ends up having to move to small-town Ohio with his mom w......more

Goodreads review by Tamikan on June 02, 2022

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children's Books for an eARC of this book. Nikhil is a gay Indian American boy entering the 8th grade. He is also the voice of cartoon hero Raj Reddy from a hit animated show. He and his mom move back to Ohio to help take care of his sick Nana. In Ohio, Nikhi......more

Goodreads review by Ishika on August 15, 2024

It’s so hard to explain how wonderful this book was!! I kept thinking about how different my life might have been if I read this book when I was in middle school (lol me being so dramatic as always). I am just so glad this book exists and I need this to be in every middle school teacher’s classroom......more

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