Act Cool Av Tobly Mcsmith

<p>*<strong>Named a Rainbow Book List Title and one of Bank Street Children''s Best Books of the Year*</strong></p><p><strong>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 <em>Stay Gold</em>.</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>August is convinced he can play the part his parents want while acting cool and confident in the company of his talented new friends.</p><p>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?</p>