Auntie Uncle

By Ellie Royce, Hannah Chambers (Illustrator)

A drag queen hero unites two worlds after a daring rescue.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant tale of courage and identity, a young boy's Uncle Leo, an accountant by day, transforms into Auntie Lotta, a dazzling drag queen. When Lotta saves a parade from disaster, the mayor plans a celebration. But can Leo's friends embrace Lotta's world? With his nephew's help, they create a look that bridges both identities, proving that true self-expression can unite communities. Discover how one heroic act brings two worlds together in a heartwarming story of acceptance and bravery.

From the publisher

Told from the perspective of their adoring nephew, Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero is the story of a courageous drag queen who saves the day, and brings two communities together. The young narrator thinks it’s awesome that his Uncle and his Auntie are the same person. Uncle Leo is an accountant, and is great at helping with math homework. Auntie Lotta is a fabulous performer, and loves to sing and dance with her nephew. One day Lotta’s family comes to watch her perform at the local Pride parade. Suddenly, a dog breaks free of its leash and nearly causes a float-crash, but Lotta springs into action just in time to save the dog and the parade. The mayor wants to give her a medal for courage and to throw a big party for her and all her friends, but Lotta worries that her friends who only know him as Leo won’t get along with her fellow drag performers who know her as Lotta. With the help of their nephew they put together a fierce look that is both Leo and Lotta, the perfect ensemble for an Auntie Uncle. A sweet, uplifting story about fearlessley letting your true self shine.

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