“You are an inspiration!” - MariahCarey on Ian Eagleton“Poignant, defiantly fabulous story”- Guardian “Glitter Boy is a nuanced, heart-warming andcharacter led story of finding joy and love” - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark“An unflinching and ultimately uplifting readabout identity, and finding the strength to be your true self.Brilliant for group discussion.” - Empathy Lab “A deeply moving, well-observed, and importantstory of being brave enough to be yourself ” - Children'sBooks Ireland A Polari-Prize-winning author presents an unforgettablestory about a boy facing up to bullying - and his own truths. James loves dancing, poetry, and Mariah Carey(not in that order, though, because Mariah would obviouslybe first!).His teacher, Mr Hamilton, is getting married to his boyfriendand it seems that James will be part of a surprisechoir performance at the wedding.But James's father seems uncomfortable aboutthe plan, and a lot of other things - like any mention of Mr Hamilton,and James's dancing, and how James talks about his new friendJoel. Meanwhile, a different boy has been harassingJames at school and calling him gay, and it's getting worseevery day.James can find relief with his beloved Nan, she's been havingworrying falls, and James can't tell anyone, orshe might be sent to a faraway care home. The secrets arebuilding up, and James is starting to lose his characteristicspark.Can he find the strength to let the truth out? A joyful, raw and timely novel about family, friends, enemies,and being true to who you really are.Perfect for fans of Alex Gino, A.M. Dassu, and The Boy Atthe Back of the Class.Ian Eagleton is the author of Nen and the Lonely Fisherman,which was shortlisted for The Bookseller's BookOf The Year - Discovery Category 2022
