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Miss Rita, Mystery Reader 

By Sam Donovan & Kristen Wixted
Illustrated by Violet Tobacco

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (May 3, 2022)

ASIN: ‎ B09VFF4DN1

Ages: 3-8

In Sam Donovan, Kristen Wixted & Violet Tobacco's heartwarming picture book Miss Rita, Mystery Reader, 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?

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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! It includes back matter providing an overview of drag performance.

Read Kristen & Sam's interview in PB22

Praise for Miss Rita, Mystery Reader

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Starred Booklist review

"This fun selection is a great way to enhance picture book collections."

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KIRKUS Review

Reviews

"Let this winning pair sashay onto your shelf."

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Publishers Weekly

"The controversial text emphasizes an emotionally honest parent-child relationship, and like any good drag performance, it's fun and full of heart."

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