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Children's Fiction Lgbt

The Fabulous Edweena

by (author) Edwin Dumont

illustrated by Melissa Cho

Publisher
Second Story Press
Initial publish date
Mar 2025
Category
LGBT, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Native Canadian
Recommended Age
6 to 8
Recommended Grade
1 to 3
Recommended Reading age
6 to 8
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781772604054
    Publish Date
    Mar 2025
    List Price
    $25.99
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781772604047
    Publish Date
    Mar 2025
    List Price
    $21.95

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Description

Edwin loves his sister Patsy’s closet. He adores dresses and earrings and boots with high heels. And when he’s finished getting dressed, Edwin is transformed…into the fabulous Edweena!

Today is a big day. It’s the figure skating competition at school and Edwin has decided to compete as Edweena. What will people say when they meet her for the first time? Can a boy in drag win the competition? Edweena will have to give her best performance ever to find out!

About the authors

Edwin Dumont was born in Parry Sound to a family with Ojibway heritage. He has always been called Edweena. Cinderella said, “A dream is a wish your heart makes,” and Edwin's dream of being a writer came true. He owns a hair salon and lives with his husband in Toronto.

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Melissa Cho is a multi-hyphenated Korean-Canadian creative designer based in Toronto, Ontario. Having built a career in illustration and animation, she celebrates the ebbs and flows of life and holds a passion for intentional and charming storytelling. She keeps busy through personal creative ventures, from handmade crafts to traditional illustrations.

Melissa Cho's profile page