Miss Rita, Mystery Reader

By Kristen Wixted and Sam Donovan

Book Overview

In this heartwarming picture book, Tori can't wait to show off Daddy's drag queen alter ego, Miss Rita, at school story time. But will the other kids love Miss Rita like Tori does?

Daddy is the Mystery Reader at Tori's school today, and he's coming dressed as Miss Rita! Tori helps Daddy gloss, glitter, glamour, and glimmer to get ready. It takes time--because sparkle is serious business!

Tori loves helping Daddy become Miss Rita. But will the other kids at school love Miss Rita like Tori does? Luckily, a last-minute idea helps Daddy and Tori find a way to make story time sparkle for everyone.

This heartwarming and relatable family story celebrates drag queens, reading, and self-acceptance, teaching every kid to let their sparkle shine! And it includes back matter providing an overview of drag performance.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250774764
• ISBN13: 9781250774767
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.2" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 3 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1