to Wig throughout, as well as the lack of back matter or information on the art and culture of drag. Readers may be confused by some elements of the story, such as the perspective, which shifts from B.B. The bright, bold illustrations are a major standout.
Before long, Wig returns to B.B., and the pair earn their prize. Wig flies off of B.B.'s head, landing on the heads, one by one, of some of the diverse audience members each person who dons Wig is inspired to pursue their dreams and be a more true version of themselves. and Wig are in awe of the other competitors' wigs-causing their spirits to deflate.
B.B.'s confidence soars when wearing Wig, and together the duo are planning to compete in a local Big Wig Ball. Bedazzle, a young white child with short hair who is only given a pronoun when "she" is in full drag. K-Gr 2-Meet Wig, a sparkling and shiny hair piece owned by B.B. And it goes further than that, acknowledging that sometimes dressing differently from what might be expected is how we become our truest and best selves. This wonderful read aloud celebrates the universal childhood experience of dressing up and the confidence that comes with putting on a costume. B.'s head, she goes from kid to kid instilling confidence and inspiring dreams in those who wear her: Together they are an unstoppable drag queen team! But Wig feels inadequate compared to the other, bigger wigs. When a child dresses in drag to compete in a neighborhood costume competition, he becomes B.
In the spirit of Julián Is a Mermaid, this irrepressible picture book celebrates drag kids, individuality, and self-confidence from the perspective of a fabulous wig!
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