Dance Your Books Off

Okay, what's the deal with librarians and musical theater? This week's guest, newly minted children's librarian Kevin Kelley, traces his origin story back to the stage. He also discusses kids' books about the queer experience and offers up a brand-new first for the guessing game. Book Recommendations:  New Kid by Jerry Craft The Music of What Happens by Bill Konigsberg Non-Book Recommendations: "The Prom," a musical now playing on Broadway (LOTS of dancing!) Have a laugh with the podcast "Throwing Shade"  And look back at episodes of "Gilmore Girls... still so enjoyable. Also mentioned: Go the Way Your Blood Beats: On Truth, Bisexuality and Desire  by Michael Amherst The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai Hurricaine Child by Kheryn Callender Julián Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love Five, Six, Seven, Nate! by Tim Federle Feminasty: The Complicated Woman's Guide to Surviving the Patriarchy Without Drinkng Herself to Death by Erin Gibson