Maya Plays the Part

By Calyssa Erb

A young girl navigates a summer of unexpected challenges and self-discovery in the world of theater.

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240 pages· 43,182 words· Est. 6 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Maya dreams of starring in the community theater's summer musical, but her plans unravel when life throws unexpected challenges her way. With her best friend moving away, her parents preoccupied, and her recent autism diagnosis, Maya must navigate the complexities of being herself in public. As she faces the summer's trials, Maya embarks on a journey to find the role that truly fits her. Will she discover her own voice amidst the chaos? Dive into a story of resilience, friendship, and the transformative power of theater.

From the publisher

A heartwarming middle-grade debut with autism representation and a musical flair.Maya lives and breathes musicals. When her chance to finally be a part of the summer musical program at the community theater comes up, Maya is convinced she will get the lead. After all, who knows The Drowsy Chaperone better than she does? However, things don’t turn out exactly the way Maya’s planned, and the summer turns out to be jam-packed with problems: dealing with her best friend’s move, her parents’ busy jobs, and–since her autism diagnosis–the ongoing puzzle of how to be Maya in Public. But perhaps most important of all, Maya has to figure out how to play the part that truly feels like her own.

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